1. Thursday, September 12th
HW: Read pages 629 – 634 in your text. Answer questions 5 and Due tomorrow!!! Aim: How did the Enlightenment challenge absolutism? Do Now: List at least 3 key words/phrases you associate with the word ‘Enlightenment’.

2. Enlightenment: an 18th century European movement in which thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and the scientific method to all aspects of society.

3. Enlightenment Posters
Send one person to the front to get a poster and markers.
Decide which role each group member will play in the project.
Writer: write philosopher’s name at the top and ideas at the bottom.
Artist: trace and cut out a symbol that represents the philosopher’s ideas.
Presenter: present poster to the class.
Recorder: record group’s response on graphic organizer.

4. Enlightenment Philosopher
Concept of Government
Proof of Impact
Hobbes
Absolute monarchy
King Louis 16th
Montesquieu
Separation of powers through three branches; judicial, executive, legislative.
His concepts were used in the American government.
Rousseau
Democracy
We use democracy today because citizens have a say in the government.

5. Enlightenment Philosopher
Concept of Government
Proof of Impact
Locke
The government should protect the natural rights of the people.
He inspired the colonists to rise up against England.
Voltaire
Monarchy-Good king
Alexander the Great
Diderot
Diderot’s ideals were influenced by Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. He was a stanch abolitionist and wrote the first Encyclopedia.
The Encyclopedia, and the spread of Enlightenment to Russia, Scandinavia, and America
Smith
Introduced concept of laizze-faire capitalism (the government WILL NOT interfere in the economy).
The United States is capitalism (NOT laissez-faire capitalist).

6. Enlightenment Philosopher
Concept of Government
Proof of Impact
Hobbes
Absolute Monarchy
Louis XIV
Montesquieu
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Unites States government
United States Constitution
Rousseau
Democracy
US Govt
British Govt

7. Enlightenment Philosopher
Concept of Government
Proof of Impact
Locke
Life, Liberty and Property(Democracy)
U.S. Government
Voltaire
Absolute monarchy
Catherine the great
Diderot
Democracy
. He wrote the first edition of “The Encyclopedia.”
. Wanted equality and free speech.
Smith
Introduced concept of laissez-faire capitalism(the government WILL NOT interfere in the economy).
The US has a capitalist economy. * The US does not follow laissez-faire capitalism.