1. The impact of the enlightenment
Ch. 10.3

2. The arts
Louis XIV’s palace was filled with art & made a tremendous impact on Europe
The Baroque style was dying out, and a new one, known as rococo, was taking its place. Rococo emphasized grace, charm, and gentle action

3. music
18th Century was one of the greatest periods in the history of European music
Bach- composer
Handel- composer; known for writing The Messiah
Haydn- musical director
Mozart- child prodigy & composer

4. Literature
18th century was important in the development of the European novel, whish was very popular among middle-class readers.

5. Enlightened absolutism
Definition- system where rulers tried to govern by Enlightenment principles, while maintaining their royal powers
Enlightened absolutist rulers:
Frederick the Great of Prussia- well educated & cultured monarchs of the 18th century; Invited Voltaire to live in his palace
Joseph II of Austria- wanted to remove any obstacle that stood in the way of reason; only monarch to truly seek changes based on radical Enlightenment ideas
Catherine II/The Great of Russia- intelligent woman, familiar with philosophies, invited Diderot to Russia

6. 7 years War Fought over land & succession to the throne
Britain & Prussia against Austria, Russia, and France
Britain “won” by getting the most land
Aka the French & Indian War in North America; France & Britain fought for land & control; Britain won, becoming the world’s greatest colonial power