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2 Students will understand the impact of Enlightenment ideas on Absolute Monarchs by Brainstorming the impact of Enlightenment ideas on different segments of society Reviewing the principles of Absolutism Evaluating the contributions of different Enlightened Absolutists

3 Enlightenment thinker and the father of modern Economics Argued against the mercantilist system Strong proponent of laissez-faire economics The government should keep its hands off of the economy Literally translates to let them do

4 Would control the economy on its own, without the need for the government to interfere People are self-interested and want to make the highest profits they can They will work to create the best product for the cheapest price Competition forces a business to make a better product, for a cheaper price Consumers are able to buy lots of cheap goods More jobs = a peaceful civil society More demand for goods means more jobs

5 Absolutism A political system in which a ruler hold total supreme power. Enlightenment 18 th century movement focused on reforming society through reason and science (rather than superstition or intolerance).

6 Reason Nature Happiness Progress Liberty

7 Free and equal society Separation of powers to limit the authority of rulers religious tolerance the Social Contract No cruel, unusual, or capital punishment Laissez-faire

8 1. READ each of the passages and ANNOTATE the text. 2. When you see evidence that the leader is acting as an absolutist, underline it and mark it with a 3. When you see evidence that the leader is acting according to enlightenment ideals, underline it and mark it with a. 4. Then, assemble this information on your chart and RANK each of the leaders according to who is the most enlightened.

9 Who was the MOST Enlightened Monarch?

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11 Students will the impact of the Enlightenment on European culture and commerce by Viewing a video from Crash Course Completing guided notes Comparing art and music from the Medieval period to that of the Enlightenment era.

12 France Russia Austria VS. Britain Prussia Time: Fought over: Land (territories and colonies that European nations squabbled over) Trade rights (and the wealth that came with it)

13 This is why this war is usually called the French-Indian War in your U.S. History classes

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15 Britain emerges as the world s most powerful nation and a colonial empire This is why you re speaking English and not French right now

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20 A highly-secular artistic style that emphasized grace, charm, and gentle action.

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26 Since the end of the French and Indian War (1764) relations deteriorate Stamp Act (1765) Townshend Acts (1767) John Hancock s ship seized (1768) Boston Massacre (1770) Tea Act (1773) Boston Tea Party (1773) Coercive Acts (Boston harbor locked down) (1774)

27 9/5/1775 Attended by 12/13 colonies Georgia stayed home Joseph Galloway of PA First to float the idea of a near independent government in America Fails 6-5

28 The colonies vote to adopt The Declaration of American Rights Called for the a severe limiting of British power in America Called for Massachusetts to arm themselves Called for every county, town and village to maintain a council to enforce a boycott of British goods

29 Militias begin training in Massachusetts Militias begin enforcing the boycotts aggressively Britain get nervous and orders the open rebellion be put down

30 The Second Continental Congress meets May 10, 1775 By that time they see the need to unify the Continental armies They appoint George Washington Commander of the continental forces (6/15) June 17, 1775 British forces attack rebel camps near BUNKER HILL (Boston, MA)

31 Not all colonists want independence John Dickenson, PA Drafts the Olive Branch Petition (7/5/1775) Pledges loyalty to King George III Begged him to restrain hostilities Pleaded for reconciliation Many of those in the middle and southern colonies felt reconciliation was a more realistic solution

32 John Adams had been calling for independence for months But few listen He and Franklin convince Henry Lee of Virginia to come to their side Southern colonies would demand that any vote of independence would need to be UNANIMOUS If one state voted against, the motion would fail

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