Enligthenment Thinkers

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Revisit the excerpt from Henri Gregoire’s Letter to the Citizens of Color and Free Negros of Saint Domingue

In your own words, summarize what this document says about freedom and equality.

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Revisit the excerpt from Henri Gregoire’s Letter to the Citizens of Color and Free Negros of Saint Domingue

Based on what you know about Enlightenment ideals, why might Gregoire believe it is important to link these concepts to the rights of citizens of Saint-Domingue

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Whole-Class Discussion: Turn, Talk, then Write

What patterns or common ideas did you notice across the different sources? How do these ideas connect to Enlightenment ideals like liberty, equality, or sovereignty?

Did any of the sources surprise you? Which one, and why?

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Whole-Class Discussion: Turn, Talk, then Write

How do you think Enlightenment ideals traveled and inspired people in different parts of the world? Which source do you think shows the clearest evidence of this?