The Enlightenment's Impact on 18th Century Social Reforms

How did Enlightenment ideas influence women's rights in the 18th century?

• They had no influence

• They led to more restrictions

• They promoted equality and reforms

• They encouraged women to stay at home

How might monarchs have reacted to the ideas of the Enlightenment?

• They ignored them

• They embraced them to strengthen their rule

• They rejected them completely

• They were unaware of them

Which group is associated with promoting positive changes in society during the Enlightenment?

• Monarchs

• Supporters of the Slave Trade

• Women

• None of the above

What is a reform?

• A negative change in society

• A positive change in how people live their lives

• A return to traditional values

• An economic policy

What did Wollstonecraft believe was necessary for an ideal society?

• Everyone being free to exercise their rights

• More laws and restrictions

• A strong monarchy

• Less education for women

What is the main theme of the text?

• The roots of feminism and women’s rights movements

• The rise of industrialization

• The power of the monarchy

• The spread of democracy

What did the Enlightenment ideas support according to the text?

• More equal rights for men and women

• More power for kings

• Less education for women

• More taxes on the rich.

What was the purpose of the leaflet from the Australian suffrage group?

• To demand lower taxes

• To explain why women wanted the vote

• To support men's voting rights

• To promote education for women.

What does the leaflet suggest about taxation?

• It is fair

• It is a form of tyranny without representation

• It should be increased

• It should be abolished.

What is the main theme of the leaflet text?

• Women's suffrage

• Women's fashion

• Women's health

• Women's sports