Unit 5: Enlightenment and Industrialization

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How did the printing press affect the Scientific Revolution?

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The printing press encouraged new ways of thinking by helping to expand the reach of both old writings and new ideas.

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Why were the scientific breakthroughs of the Scientific Revolution, including microscopes, thermometers, and the theory of heliocentrism, so important?

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These breakthroughs helped expand European's knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

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How did rationalism change society in the Scientific Revolution and beyond?

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Rationalism focused on reason and knowledge as the source of truth, moving away from belief based on religion or emotion.

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How did the Enlightenment philosophers Montesquieu and Voltaire change western society?

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They challenged the traditional roles of government and the church.

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What is one reason laissez-faire economics became popular in the Enlightenment?

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Laissez-faire economics promoted economic freedom

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Why did the Enlightenment lead to new ideas such as the Social Contract Theory and women's rights?

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People were increasingly exposed to new philosophies of liberty, equality, and individual rights.

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How did the Enlightenment affect eighteenth century politics?

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Religion became less involved in politics

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How did the Seven Years' War establish Great Britain as the world's greatest colonial power?

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Great Britain defeated the French in North America.

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Why did the American colonists revolt against British rule in 1776?

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The American colonists were upset about their lack of representation in British Parliament

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How did the American Revolution and the formation of the United States of America embody Enlightenment political ideals?

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They focused on representation, individual rights, and separation of church and state​.