1. The Enlightenment Spreads
How does the spread of Enlightenment ideas affect the western world?
An Enlightenment Salon

2. Ideas of the Enlightenment Spread in Europe
Salons, were places people met to discuss current issues, causing Enlightenment ideas spread throughout Europe
Enlightenment influenced the writing of the encyclopedia & made neoclassical art popular
Many countries tried to ban ideas that criticize church or government
Some monarchs embraced these ideas (Enlightened Despots)
They include Frederick II of Prussia & Joseph II of Austria
Catherine the Great of Russia: Enlightened or Despot? (pg 205)
Who was Catherine married to?
How did she feel about her husband?
How did she take power?
4. (Discuss) Was she Enlightened or a despot?

3. Enlightenment Influences Western Society
Enlightenment Idea
Philosopher
Inspires
Natural Rights that Gov protects
Locke
Am. Rev & Lat Am Revs, inalienable rts
Power should check power
Montesquieu
Separation of power, checks & balances
Freedom of expression
Voltaire
Freedom of speech & religion
Rights for the accused
Beccaria
legal rights, judicial rev
General will of people
Rousseau
French Rev, direct voting, laws to protect rights
Gender Equality
Wollstonecraft
Women’s rights & co-education