Global History:Effects of Enlightenment

what enlightenment ideas did the declaration of independence contain?

• The idea that people had the right to rebel came from Locke and Rousseau. The idea that people had the natural right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness came from Locke.

• The declaration of independence contains no enlightenment ideas.

• The idea that people did not have the right to rebel came from Locke and Rousseau. The idea that people had the natural right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness came from Locke.

• The idea that people had the right to rebel came from Locke and Rousseau. The idea that people had the natural right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness came from Rousseau.

What enlightenment ideas does the constitution contain?

• Separation and Balance of powers came from Locke.

• Separation and Balance of powers came from Hobbes.

• Separation and Balance of powers came from Montesquieu.

• The constitution contains no enlightenment ideas.

What ideas are contained in the Bill of Rights?

• Individual rights of the people.

• There were no ideas contained in the Bill of Rights.

• All people should be entitled to land, even if you are born poor.

• Individual rights of the speech, press and religion from Voltaire.

In the Declaration of the rights of man?

• Natural rights of man as described by Locke and Voltaire.

• Men don't have rights.

• Natural rights of man as described by Hobbes.

• Natural rights of man as described by the rich.

How did the ideas of the enlightenment impact political situation around the world?

• It had little impact.

• Some countries were affected, not many.

• Absolute Monarchs grew even stronger.

• They had an explosive impact...causing several political revolutions, and forcing Absolute Monarchs to scramble and grant some liberties.

Where and when was the first political revolution, and how can you tell it was influenced by the Enlightenment?

• Russia...Many people revolted.

• The American Revolution- 1776. the Declaration of Independence contained enlightenment ideas.

• China,,,the country was overthrown

• France... people were angry with their rulers.

Why is it not surprising that the second political revolution began in France?

• Because many of the philosophers were French, and France had an oppressive Absolute monarchy.

• They were copy-cats and wanted to up-stage America.

• They had little support from the people

• The okay for war came too late

How did enlightenment philosophies reach all the way to Latin America?

• Carrier pigeons brought messages of rebellion.

• The smoke of the battles were seen across the ocean.

• T.V. stations announced it on the evening news.

• Many of the upper classes in Latin America were educated in Europe and exposed to enlightenment ideas.

Why were monarchs threatened by Locke and Rousseau?

• They were party animals and caused chaos.

• They wanted to be the rules France.

• Because they advocated revolution if the government did not do certain things.

• They were soon to visit the country.

Define: Enlightened Despots

• Places to stop for a spot of tea.

• Peasants that had changed their beliefs.

• Areas of the country where people gathered to talk

• Absolute monarchs who granted certain rights or freedoms