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Enlightenment Period
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John Locke-philosopher
Locke formed the theory of "tabula rasa", this means blank slate, he believed that we are born without ideas and that knowledge is gained by experience and perception. He had a liberal theory that is shown in the Declaration of Independence. Died Oct. 29th, 1704 -
Robert Hooke
Robert Hooke was a natural philosopher, yet one of the most neglected of all times. He invented the diaphragm in a camera, a joint in a car, the balance wheel in a watch, and the word cell in biology. He was mostly known for Hooke's Law. -
The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment began as early as 1500's. The Enlightenment was a philosophical, cultural and social change that started through England, France, Germany and Europe. This happened during the 1700's. This represented a lot of change and a different way of thinking. This also involved religion which can always be a sensitive subject. -
Charles -Louis de Secondat, Baron de la Brede et de Montesquieu
Montesquieu was known for recognizing the differences of each nation. He wanted help the legal systems of each given nation, and recognized each nation had differences and that it should be a system for each specific area. -
Francois-Marie Arouet-known as Voltaire
Voltaire was a philosopher who was known for being a writer and historian. He pushed for freedom of expression and religion and that church and states should be separate. He was an amazing writer who wrote over 2000 books. -
Salon-occurred during the 17th and 18th century
This is a gathering of people to discuss literature, poetry, and history. This was to meant to help educate and increase knowledge during this time period. The people that attended were men and women that were extremely influential socially and intellectually. -
Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot was a french scholar who was the editor of the 35 volume book of human knowledge in the arts and sciences. This book also had a lot of thoughts from many enlightenment thinkers. This Encyclopédie became an important symbol of the Enlightenment and helped spread the movement throughout Europe. -
Montesquieu writes a book named, On the Spirit of Laws
This was a very important book published and written by Montesquieu. Written in 1748, he had spent around 20 years researching and writing. This book discussed law, social life, and the study of anthropology. Also discussed the government, separation of powers, and the ending of slavery. This played an important role in this time period. -
Enlightened despots
an enlightened despot is a king or ruler who has unlimited power, even a tyrant or master of the house. They have complete control. -
Philosophe
this would be a leader of the enlightenment. A writer or thinker in the 18th century. A philosophe would have a philosophical approach of thought, dedicated to science and open-mindedness. -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. This was a statement where the understanding of freedoms changed. Thomas Jefferson wrote how the King of England had been a ruler and not very nice. This was a way America could break away from Britain and start a new way. After this document was signed, it became a very important day for America and continues to be celebrated today. -
United States Constitution
The US Constitution is the base for all laws and government in the US. The constitution is mostly a product of four of these thinkers and their idea on how government should be run. These people are Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Baron de Montesquieu. They wrote social contracts where they explaned how the government should relate to the people. This is a very important supreme law of the United States of America. -
The French Revolution
The French Revolution was for the equality of rights. People wanted things to be equal especially when it came to taxes, and politics, and being treated fairly. They believed so strongly regarding this they were willing to sacrifice their lives to make it happen. -
Convention of Seneca Falls
This is when the womens rights movement really started to take off. Two influential women named, Olympe de Gouges (1748-1793) and Elizabeth Stanton (1815-1902). Women were now participating more in church and taking positions in church. Women were thought to be a distraction to men who had a higher pursuit of Godliness. Women were becoming more thought of to be able to hold moral structure of society.
