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The Enlightenment

The Enlightenment. Chapter 10 Section 2, 3, & 4. Path to the Enlightenment. Influenced by the Scientific Revolution Earth revolves around the sun Advances in medicine Advances in math Applied the scientific method to society Hoped to make progress towards a better society

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The Enlightenment

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  1. The Enlightenment Chapter 10 Section 2, 3, & 4

  2. Path to the Enlightenment • Influenced by the Scientific Revolution • Earth revolves around the sun • Advances in medicine • Advances in math • Applied the scientific method to society • Hoped to make progress towards a better society • Reason, natural law, hope, progress

  3. The Philosophers John Locke • tabula rasa – “blank mind” • People are molded by the experience that came through their senses from the surrounding world. • Born good and equal • Government’s role – to protect people’s natural rights • People consent to their government • People have the right to overthrow their government • Two Treatises on Government • Born with natural rights - “life, liberty, and property”

  4. the Philosophers Montesquieu • Spirit of the Laws (1748) was a study of governments • 3 Kinds of governments 1.) republics (small states) 2.) despotism (large states) one person has all the power 3.) monarchies (moderate sized states) • Separation of powers – each branch of government is limited and controlled each other in a system of checks and balances.

  5. the Philosophers Voltaire • Known for his criticism of Christianity and religious tolerance • Treatise on Toleration (1763) • “all men are brothers under God.” • deism – a religious philosophy in which a mechanic (God) creates a clock (the universe) and sets it in motion, allowing it to run on its own without his interference and according to its own natural laws.

  6. the Philosophers Diderot • Encyclopedia, or Classified Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts, and Trades • “change the general way of thinking” • 28 Volumes, written between 1751 and 1772 • became a weapon against old French society • sold to doctors, teachers, clergymen, and lawyers

  7. the Philosophers Adam Smith • Wealth of Nations (1776) • laissez-faire – “to let people do what they want”; the state should not interrupt the free play of natural economic forces by imposing regulations on the economy. Instead it should leave the economy alone. • Three basic roles of government • Protect society • Defend against injustice • Maintain public works

  8. the Philosophers Jean-Jacques Rousseau • Displeased that mankind had become enslaved by government • The Social Contract (1762) – presented social contract, or the belief an entire society agrees to be governed by it general will. Through the general will liberty is achieved. • believed emotions as well as reason were important to human development.

  9. the Philosophers • Mary Wollstonecraft • Pointed out two flaws of Enlightenment philosophers • Since the oppression of government over men was wrong, men’s oppression over women equally wrong • Women reason and are entitled to the same rights as men CesareBeccaria • Prior punishment for crimes was harsh • On Crimes and Punishment (1764) • Punishments should not be brutal • Opposed capital punishment

  10. Summary Questions • What were the main problems that the enlightenment philosophers attempted to solve with their new ideas? • Do you think the philosophers were successful in improving society? Why or why not?

  11. Impact of the Enlightenment • Enlightened absolutism – rulers who attempted to govern by Enlightenment principles while maintaining power. • But were they truly enlightened • 3 Examples • Prussia • Austria • Russia

  12. Impact of the Enlightenment For each country… identify the following • Ruler(s) • How was the social and political system before the enlightenment? • How did rulers incorporate enlightenment ideas? • Were they truly enlightened? Why or why not?

  13. Enlightened Absolutism Were the Enlightened despots really enlightened? • Support your answer with an example from each country in your group.

  14. Prussia Rulers: Frederick William Frederick II Social system: serfdom, nobles serve in army (civil service) Political system: military power house, absolute monarchy Enlightenment reforms: Frederick II – abolished torture, more freedom of speech, religious toleration

  15. Austria Rulers: Maria Theresa Joseph II Social system: serfdom, favored landowning nobility, many languages, religions and cultures Political system: absolute monarchy Enlightenment reforms: Maria Theresa - ease on serf’s restrictions. Joseph II – eliminated death penalty, equality before the law, religious reforms and toleration

  16. Russia Rulers: Catherine II (The Great) Social system: serfdom, favored landowning nobility Political system: absolute monarchy, great territorial expansion Enlightenment reforms: ease on serf’s restrictions, attempted new law code (more equality under the law)

  17. Enlightened Absolutism • Only Joseph II sought changes. • All interested in power and welfare of the state • Used enlightenment ideas to suppress their subjects • Created and lead to a rivalry among states

  18. War of Austrian Succession • Maria Theresa not seen as a legitimate ruler • Prussia invades Silesia • Fought in three areas of the world – • Europe – Austria vs. Prussia over Silesia • Asia – France took Madras from British • North America – French vs. British for Fort Louisbourg • Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle • Everything returned except Silesia

  19. Seven Years’ War War in Europe • Prussian known for strong military • Gradually worn down to a stalemate • Russia withdrew • Ended with peace and all lands returned except for Silesia • Austria accepted defeat War in Asia • Britain v France • Struggle for India and colonial domination • British won (more persistent) • Treaty of Paris

  20. Seven Years’ War War in North America • British v. French • Differences in set up of colonies • Fought over two main areas • Gulf of St. Lawrence • Ohio River Valley • Clash with the Native Americans • British prevailed over French in the naval battles • Ended with the Treaty of Paris and British domination over American territory

  21. Extended Response question Name two enlightenment ideas that influenced the founding documents of the United States. Include the idea, which philosopher it came from, and how we incorporated it. (6 points)

  22. Birth of a New Nation • Articles of Confederation • Weak central government out of fear • Federal system – national and state governments share power • 3 Branches (Montesquieu’s idea) • Legislative • Executive • Judicial • Ratification by ¾ of the states (9 /13) • Included the Bill of Rights • First 10 amendments • Protects basic freedoms based on natural rights

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