The Enlightenment called into question traditional beliefs and inspired widespread political, economic, and social change. This intellectual movement was used to challenge political authorities in Europe and colonial rule in the Americas. These ideals inspired political and social movements.
Lesson #1: Political & Cultural Situation in Europe
What was the political and cultural situation in Europe ca. 1750?
Lesson #2: Historical Circumstances Led to the Enlightenment
What historical circumstances led to the Enlightenment?
Lesson #3: Point of View Enlightenment Thinkers
What points of view did Enlightenment Thinkers have about government?
Enlightenment Thinkers (Slides)
Lesson #4: Effects of Enlightenment
What effect did the Enlightenment have on social reform movements and monarchs in the 18th century?
Absolute or Enlightened? (Slides)
Lesson #5: Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
To what extent did Mary Wollstonecraft challenge ideas about the rights of women in 18th century Europe?
Mary Wollstonecraft A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (Docs)
Lesson #6: What was the French Revolution
What was the French Revolution?
Estates System of France (Slides)
Lesson #7: Social, Economic, & Political Issues that Led to the French Revolution
What were the social, economic, and political issues that led to the French Revolution?
Causes of French Revolution (Slides)
Lesson #8: National Assembly Stage of the French Revolution
What occurred during the National Assembly Stage of the French Revolution?
Lesson #9: Radical Revolution Stage of the French Revolution
What occurred during the Radical Revolution Stage of the French Revolution?
Lesson #10: Age of Napoleon Stage of the French Revolution
What were the achievements and failures of Napoleon?
Lesson #11: Congress of Vienna
What were the major goals of the Congress of Vienna and were they successful?
Lesson #12: Nationalism
What is nationalism? What impact can it have?
Lesson #13: Latin America Revolutions
How did the French Revolution impact the revolutionary movements in Haiti and Latin America?
Lesson #14: Unification of Germany and Italy
What effect did nationalism have on Europe in the 19th century?
Nationalism and the Unification of Germany and Italy (Slides)
Nationalism: German Unification (Docs)
10.2: Review Materials
Review the causes, stages, and effects of the French Revolution
Timeline: Unit 10.2 Enlightenment, Nationalism, & Revolutions (Slides)
Great Concepts: Nationalism (Docs)
Great Concepts: French Revolution (Docs)
Great Leaders: Napoleon (Docs)
Great Leaders: Otto Von Bismarck
10.2 Review: Vocabulary and Content Synthesis (Docs)
10.2 Closer: Collecting Evidence to Support Claims (Docs)
10.2: ENLIGHTENMENT, REVOLUTION, AND NATIONALISM Concept Maps (Slides)