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What defines a paradigm in the context of the Enlightenment?
What defines a paradigm in the context of the Enlightenment?
What is a paradigm shift?
What is a paradigm shift?
Which theory did Copernicus and Galileo challenge during the Enlightenment?
Which theory did Copernicus and Galileo challenge during the Enlightenment?
What was one major realization about the universe during the Enlightenment?
What was one major realization about the universe during the Enlightenment?
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What longstanding belief about rulers was challenged during the Enlightenment?
What longstanding belief about rulers was challenged during the Enlightenment?
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Which concept did Enlightenment thinkers question regarding life and its origins?
Which concept did Enlightenment thinkers question regarding life and its origins?
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What approach did Enlightenment thinkers often use to explore the world?
What approach did Enlightenment thinkers often use to explore the world?
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What role did monarchs play in encouraging questioning during the Enlightenment?
What role did monarchs play in encouraging questioning during the Enlightenment?
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Which of the following best describes the view of Thomas Hobbes regarding the need for government?
Which of the following best describes the view of Thomas Hobbes regarding the need for government?
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What was John Locke's perspective on the role of experience in shaping individuals?
What was John Locke's perspective on the role of experience in shaping individuals?
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Which idea did Jean-Jacques Rousseau advocate for in his social contract?
Which idea did Jean-Jacques Rousseau advocate for in his social contract?
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How did the Enlightenment influence revolutionary movements such as the American Revolution?
How did the Enlightenment influence revolutionary movements such as the American Revolution?
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What was a significant consequence of the French and Indian War for the American colonies?
What was a significant consequence of the French and Indian War for the American colonies?
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What did the phrase 'No taxation without representation' signify for American colonists?
What did the phrase 'No taxation without representation' signify for American colonists?
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What was one effect of the Navigation Acts of 1651 on the American colonies?
What was one effect of the Navigation Acts of 1651 on the American colonies?
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Which of the following figures is associated with the questioning of religious authority during the Reformation?
Which of the following figures is associated with the questioning of religious authority during the Reformation?
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What was a key characteristic of the Scientific Revolution that influenced the Enlightenment?
What was a key characteristic of the Scientific Revolution that influenced the Enlightenment?
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What was the main purpose behind Adam Smith's arguments against mercantilism?
What was the main purpose behind Adam Smith's arguments against mercantilism?
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During which event did colonists famously protest British taxes by dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
During which event did colonists famously protest British taxes by dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
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Which of the following best describes the influences of the Age of Exploration on the Enlightenment?
Which of the following best describes the influences of the Age of Exploration on the Enlightenment?
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What major philosophical concept did Enlightenment thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau contribute to?
What major philosophical concept did Enlightenment thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau contribute to?
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What did the Intolerable Acts aim to achieve in response to colonial protests?
What did the Intolerable Acts aim to achieve in response to colonial protests?
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What was Charles II commonly referred to due to his enjoyment of life and pragmatism?
What was Charles II commonly referred to due to his enjoyment of life and pragmatism?
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What significant document was created during the Glorious Revolution that limited royal power?
What significant document was created during the Glorious Revolution that limited royal power?
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Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
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What role did Jean-Paul Marat play during the French Revolution?
What role did Jean-Paul Marat play during the French Revolution?
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How did the English Revolution influence modern governance?
How did the English Revolution influence modern governance?
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What was the role of Maximilien Robespierre during the Revolution?
What was the role of Maximilien Robespierre during the Revolution?
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What was a key consequence of the French Revolution?
What was a key consequence of the French Revolution?
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Which act was part of the reforms under William and Mary after the Glorious Revolution?
Which act was part of the reforms under William and Mary after the Glorious Revolution?
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What economic issues contributed to the unrest in France prior to the Revolution?
What economic issues contributed to the unrest in France prior to the Revolution?
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Which estate made up 97% of the French population before the Revolution?
Which estate made up 97% of the French population before the Revolution?
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What happened to Louis XVI during the French Revolution?
What happened to Louis XVI during the French Revolution?
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What did the Declaration of the Rights of Man proclaim?
What did the Declaration of the Rights of Man proclaim?
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Why did fears of a Catholic dynasty lead to the Glorious Revolution?
Why did fears of a Catholic dynasty lead to the Glorious Revolution?
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What characterized the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution?
What characterized the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution?
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How did Charles II’s lack of heirs affect the monarchy?
How did Charles II’s lack of heirs affect the monarchy?
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What was a major influence on the Declaration of Independence?
What was a major influence on the Declaration of Independence?
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What was one of the colonists' key advantages during the Revolutionary War?
What was one of the colonists' key advantages during the Revolutionary War?
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Which document was established to create a republic after winning independence?
Which document was established to create a republic after winning independence?
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Which principle was NOT established by the U.S. Constitution?
Which principle was NOT established by the U.S. Constitution?
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Who was a powerful ally for the colonists during the American Revolutionary War?
Who was a powerful ally for the colonists during the American Revolutionary War?
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What flaw did the Articles of Confederation have regarding law-making?
What flaw did the Articles of Confederation have regarding law-making?
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Which Enlightenment thinker advocated for the separation of powers in government?
Which Enlightenment thinker advocated for the separation of powers in government?
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What was one consequence of Cromwell's rule as Lord Protector?
What was one consequence of Cromwell's rule as Lord Protector?
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What was a significant outcome of the English Civil War?
What was a significant outcome of the English Civil War?
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Which idea from Rousseau is reflected in the U.S. Constitution?
Which idea from Rousseau is reflected in the U.S. Constitution?
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Under Charles I, how did Parliament attempt to limit the king's power?
Under Charles I, how did Parliament attempt to limit the king's power?
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What led to the restoration of the monarchy in England in 1660?
What led to the restoration of the monarchy in England in 1660?
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Which Enlightenment idea influenced the Bill of Rights?
Which Enlightenment idea influenced the Bill of Rights?
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Why was the war expensive for Britain during the American Revolutionary War?
Why was the war expensive for Britain during the American Revolutionary War?
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Study Notes
The Enlightenment and Revolutions
- The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was a paradigm shift. It involved questioning traditional ways of thinking in religion, science, and government, focusing on reason and logic.
- The geocentric theory, placing Earth at the center of the universe, was challenged by the heliocentric theory, putting the Sun at the center.
- Enlightenment thinkers questioned existing paradigms like absolute monarchy, spontaneous generation, and mercantilism, leading to new ideas about individual rights and economic freedom.
- Influences on the Enlightenment included humanism (Renaissance), questioning religious authority (Reformation), and cross-cultural exchange (Age of Exploration).
- The Scientific Revolution encouraged systematic doubt and empirical evidence. However, this same mindset contributed to problematic racial categorization.
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Social Contract Theory: Thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau proposed that society and government are based on a mutual agreement.
- Hobbes believed in absolute monarchy for order.
- Locke advocated for a limited government protecting life, liberty, and property; supporting overthrowing unjust governments.
- Rousseau emphasized the general will of the people, supporting direct democracy.
The American Revolution and Enlightenment
- Britain's North American colonies grew significantly (250,000 to over 2 million between 1700 and 1770).
- Navigation Acts, requiring colonial trade with Britain, fueled resentment.
- The French and Indian War led to British debt and increased colonial taxes (Stamp Act). Colonists protested "No taxation without representation!"
- The Boston Tea Party and Intolerable Acts further heightened tensions culminating in the American Revolution.
- Enlightenment ideas, particularly Locke's concept of natural rights (life, liberty, and property), heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence.
- Colonial advantages included fighting for a cause, British military missteps, and France's alliance.
- The victory at Yorktown led to British surrender.
- The Articles of Confederation were adopted, facing weaknesses (weak central government, inability to control taxes or enforce laws).
- The Constitutional Convention introduced the US Constitution, applying ideas from Enlightenment philosophers: Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, and Beccaria. The Constitution promoted ideas of popular sovereignty, separation of powers, and fundamental rights.
The English Revolution and Enlightenment
- James I's reign saw tensions between the king's belief in Divine Right and Parliament's desires for limits on royal power due to financial struggles and religious conflicts.
- Charles I dissolved Parliament multiple times.
- The English Civil War (1642-1651) saw the Roundheads (Parliament supporters) triumph over the Royalists.
- Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector, imposing Puritan values.
- The Restoration under Charles II brought a period of relative stability but ongoing conflicts.
- The Glorious Revolution (1688) replaced James II with William and Mary.
- The English Bill of Rights and Toleration Act limited the monarchy's power.
- The English Revolution fostered a precedent for balanced power in government, influencing democratic ideals.
The French Revolution and Enlightenment
- France in the late 1700s was facing social and political inequalities, financial woes, food shortages, and rising bread prices.
- The Old Regime, the rigid social structure of France, saw the first and second estates (clergy and nobles) enjoying privileges, whilst the Third Estate (97% of the population) bore the tax burden.
- The French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille and the creation of the National Assembly.
- The Declaration of the Rights of Man proclaimed equality and basic rights.
- The revolution evolved with escalating tensions, external threats, and increasing radicalism.
- The Reign of Terror saw thousands executed under the leadership of Robespierre, motivated by principles of virtue.
- Robespierre's execution ended the Reign of Terror.
- The French Revolution, drawing inspiration from Enlightenment ideals, though often chaotic, led to democratic and social reforms, though ultimately Napoleon took power.
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Test your knowledge on the Enlightenment and its impact on society, science, and government. This quiz covers key theories, influential thinkers, and the challenges to traditional paradigms that emerged during this transformative period. Explore concepts like the Social Contract Theory and the shift from geocentrism to heliocentrism.
