Do Now:◦ Overall, which ruler do you think was the most

enlightened? Which ruler was the least enlightened? Why?

◦ Is it possible to be an absolute ruler and truly

follow the ideas of the Enlightenment? Explain.

Aim #8: What were the effects of the Enlightenment?

How do you predict the Enlightenment will change life in Europe?

◦ How will it change the way people think about government?

◦ How does it change the way we think about what human beings are capable of?

I. Effects of the Enlightenment

A. Political Effects◦ People are more likely to challenge and criticize

absolute monarchies and the Church.

◦ More debate about the rules and rights of people in society.

◦ Ideas of Locke, Rousseau encourage people to rebel against corrupt, oppressive governments.

Examples?

I. Effects of the Enlightenment

◦ Ideas of the Enlightenment lead to the American Revolution (1776) and the French Revolution (1789)!

I. Effects of the Enlightenment

B. New Belief in Progress◦ People now believe they can solve any problem

and improve society using reason

◦ People did not accept poverty, ignorance and inequality as facts of life

I. Effects of the Enlightenment

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