Enlightenment Impact on American Politics and Society
Explore the Enlightenment movement, its key thinkers like John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu, and how it influenced the founding principles of the United States government. Discover how Enlightenment ideas shaped the American Revolution and beyond.
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www.Apushreview.com APUSH REVIEW: THE ENLIGHTENMENT Everything You Need To Know About The Enlightenment To Succeed In APUSH
THE NEW CURRICULUM AND THE ENLIGHTENMENT Key Concept 2.3, I, B: Several factors promoted Anglicization in the British colonies: the growth of autonomous political communities based on English models, the development of commercial ties and legal structures, the emergence of trans-Atlantic print culture, Protestant evangelism, religious toleration, and the spread of European Enlightenment ideas . Page 30 of the Curriculum framework The Enlightenment had tremendous impact on American (and world) politics and society Since it is mentioned specifically, you should be very familiar with it
BACKGROUND INFO What was it? Movement that believed that reason and knowledge could lead to progress and advancements in society When did it occur? 17th and 18th centuries, originating in Europe Impact of the Enlightenment? Helped challenge traditional authority
KEY ENLIGHTENMENT THINKERS John Locke: Two Treatises of Government Natural rights life, liberty, and property. Consent of the governed government rules with people s (governed) permission; people can overthrow governments if necessary Influenced the Declaration of Independence Baron de Montesquieu: The Spirit of Laws Advocated checks and balances and separation of powers Dividing power among branches would help prevent government abuse Influenced our current government system established under the Constitution Thomas Paine (T-Paine!): Common Sense Advocated the US to declare independence from England Influenced the Declaration of Independence
IMPACT OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT Key ideas are seen in US government 3 branches of government Freedom of speech The ideas which encouraged individuals to challenge authority and unjust government helped inspire the American Revolution Enlightenment ideas were seen in other revolutions as well: French Revolution Latin American Revolutions
TEST TIPS Multiple-Choice and Short Answer Questions: Excerpt of a reading, what are impacts? Short Answer Identify and describe Enlightenment thinkers and their impacts Essay Questions: Causes of American Revolution how did Enlightenment fit in?
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