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Thesis statement
The Enlightenment principles influenced the Industrial revolution through changing the British political system, guiding it’s deliberations, and brought mercantilism to an end; resulting in a more open and competitive economy -
John Locke
“First, Locke argued that natural rights such as life, liberty, and property existed in the state of nature and could never be taken away or even voluntarily given up by individuals. These rights were impossible to surrender. Locke also disagreed with Hobbes about the social contract. For him, it was not just an agreement among the people, but between them and the sovereign" (crf-usa) -
John Locke 2
His philosophy is mainly about people having the three main rights that each human should have in a society. John Locke himself was an english philosopher and political theorist who was born in 1632. -
Charles Montesquieu
“Montesquieu concluded that the best form of government was one in which the legislative, executive, and judicial powers were separate and kept each other in check to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful. He believed that uniting these powers, as in the monarchy of Louis XIV, would lead to despotism" (crf-usa) -
Charles Montesquieu 2
His philosophy was basically about splitting the powers of the government into branches so that the government didn’t get too much power. Charles Montesquieu was born in France on January 18th,1689. He was born into a noble family. He wrote a book ridiculing the reign of Louis XIV. -
Voltaire
“Voltaire believed above all in the efficacy of reason. He believed social progress could be achieved through reason and that no authority—religious or political or otherwise—should be immune to challenge by reason" (britannica) -
Voltaire 2
His philosophy stated that the government should have no control over someone's religious beliefs. So that there would be greater religious tolerance. He was born in France on November 21st, 1694. He criticized Christianity, especially the Roman Catholic Church. -
Agricultural revolution
“In general, the Agricultural Revolution involved new farming techniques, the use of machinery in farming, and the increase of private land ownership" (history crunch) This cause relates to John Locke’s three main rights. Because people were given the rights to own their land and their own machinery. It also helped people keep economy alive -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
“Rousseau argued that the general will of the people could not be decided by elected representatives. He believed in a direct democracy in which everyone voted to express the general will and to make the laws of the land. Rousseau had in mind a democracy on a small scale, a city-state like his native Geneva" (crf-usa) -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau 2
His philosophy is about a “social contract” the people had with the government. As the same as Locke, He states that the government is to protect their basic rights. And if the government does anything that hurts or threatens their rights, they have the right to back out of the contract and form their own government. He was born in Geneva, Switzerland where males could vote for a representative. He educated him while traveling to Italy and France -
Industrial progress
“Coal was a necessary ingredient in the industrial process as it fueled the steam engines that were used in trains, ships and all other sorts of machinery" (history crunch) This cause relates to Rousseau's philosophy because of the fact that the government and the people have this contract which would correspond with the people being able to have these things that would benefit the economy -
European Imperialism
"“The next major cause was the expansion of European imperialism around the world. By taking over other areas of the world, European countries gained access to important resources and created large markets in which they could sell goods produced in their factories" (history crunch) -
European Imperialism 2
This cause relates to Montesquieu's philosophy because of the gaining of power and taking over other areas. But it did help them because it gave them access to important resources that they needed to sell goods. -
Laissez-faire
“Simply put, laissez-faire translates to “leave us alone” meaning that the government should remain out of the economy and instead allow individuals to freely carry out their own economic affairs" (history crunch) This cause relates to Voltaire’s philosophy a bit because they wanted the government to remain out of the economic problems and let the citizens handle it -
Works cited 1
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Causes of the industrial revolution. (2015). HISTORY CRUNCH - History Articles, Biographies, Infographics, Resources and More. https://www.historycrunch.com/causes-of-the-industrial-revolution.html#/ -
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Causes of the industrial revolution. (2015). HISTORY CRUNCH - History Articles, Biographies, Infographics, Resources and More. https://www.historycrunch.com/causes-of-the-industrial-revolution.html#/ -
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Causes of the industrial revolution. (2015). HISTORY CRUNCH - History Articles, Biographies, Infographics, Resources and More. https://www.historycrunch.com/causes-of-the-industrial-revolution.html#/ -
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Constitutional Rights Foundation. (2022). Crf-Usa. https://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-20-2-c-hobbes-locke-montesquieu-and-rousseau-on-government.html -
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Constitutional Rights Foundation. (2022). Crf-Usa. https://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-20-2-c-hobbes-locke-montesquieu-and-rousseau-on-government.html -
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Constitutional Rights Foundation. (2022). Crf-Usa. https://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-20-2-c-hobbes-locke-montesquieu-and-rousseau-on-government.html -
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