Enlightenment, Revolution and Nationalism
ENLIGHTENMENT
A movement in the 18th century that stressed the importance of reason and science in philosophy and the questioning of government. |
REIGN OF TERROR
Summer 1793 – Robespierre becomes the leader of the Committee of Public Safety. The committee would decide who was an enemy of the state of France. |
NAPOLEON
Emperor of the French. Responsible for many French Revolution reforms as well as conquering most of Europe. He was defeated at Waterloo. |
Overview:
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.
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.
Unit Essential Question:
How do turning points change history?
How do turning points change history?
Lesson #1: The Age of Reason
Why is the Enlightenment also known as the Age of Reason? |
Lesson #2: Enlightenment Leaders
How did Enlightenment thinkers influence future independent movements and governments? |
Lesson #3: Impact of Enlightenment
How did the Enlightenment impact future revolutions? |
Lesson #4: Causes of Revolution
What were the social, economic, and political problems in pre-revolutionary France? |
Lesson #5: National Assembly
How did the relationship between the French people and the king change in the early stages of the Revolution? |
Lesson #6: Reign of Terror
What effects did the Reign of Terror have on France and the French Revolution? |
Lesson #7: Napoleon
What were the achievements and failures of Napoleon? |
Lesson #8: Congress of Vienna
What were the major goals of the Congress of Vienna and were they successful? |
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