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Do now directions: Match the following Enlightenment philosopher with his correct description. Locke Montesquieu Voltaire a. Believed that the government, to prevent tyranny (cruel government), should be divided into three branches. Doing such would create a separation of power. b. Believed in freedom of speech and freedom of religion c. Believed that people are naturally good and born with natural rights. In addition, it is the duty of the government to protect these rights and should they not, the people have the right to overthrow them. Part 1: Enlightenment Effects

Do now directions: Match the following Enlightenment philosopher with his correct description. Locke Montesquieu Voltaire a. Believed that the government, to prevent tyranny (cruel government), should be divided into three branches. Doing such would create a separation of power. b. Believed in freedom of speech and freedom of religion c. Believed that people are naturally good and born with natural rights. In addition, it is the duty of the government to protect these rights and should they not, the people have the right to overthrow them. Part 1: Enlightenment Effects

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Name: Date: Band: U2L03-Effects of the Enlightenment AIM: What were the effects of the Enlightenment? Кеywords Definition Despot a ruler or other person who holds absolute (total) power Enlightened despot absolute monarchs (kings/queens) who made legal, social, and educational reforms (changes) inspired by the Enlightenment ideas. Do now directions: Match the following Enlightenment philosopher with his correct description. Locke Montesquieu Voltaire a. Believed that the government, to prevent tyranny (cruel government), should be divided into three branches. Doing such would create a separation of power. b. Believed in freedom of speech and freedom of religion c. Believed that people are naturally good and born with natural rights. In addition, it is the duty of the government to protect these rights and should they not, the people have the right to overthrow them. Part 1: Enlightenment Effects Now that we have studied the different philosophers of the Enlightenment, it is time to analyze the impacts their beliefs had by looking at the effects of the Enlightenment. Step 1; Read and annotate (highlight key words) the document. Step 2: Use the information and your critical thinking skills to answer the questions. Enlightenment ideas quickly spread throughout Europe to Prussia, Russia, Austria, and beyond. Many philosophers appealed (requested urgently) directly to European monarchs (kings/queens) for change. As a result, a few monarchs developed a system of government in which they ruled according to Enlightenment ideas in order to better control their subjects. These monarchs became known as enlightened despots (rulers). DOCUMENT 1: Enlightened Monarchs Vocabulary Prussia: Frederick II, the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, believed that his duty was to rule with absolute (total) power. But he was also strongly influenced by the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers. Due to this, Frederick introduced a number of reforms. Frederick abolished (got rid of) torture and supported most forms of religious tolerance. Frederick also reduced censorship (cutting out information). Frederick's reforms were limited, however. For example, he did not extend (give) religious tolerance to Jews. Reforms- make changes to improve Religious tolerance- accepting of other religions Russia: When Catherine II became the ruler of Russia in 1762, she dreamed of establishing order and justice in Russia. Catherine not only read the works of the | Tyrant- mean ruler philosophers but also agreed with them. Inspired by the philosophers, Catherine set about reforming Russia. She drafted a Russian constitution and a code of laws. However, Catherine had no plans of giving up power and she became a tyrant (dictator). During her rule, she actually imposed serfdom (like slavery) on more Russians than ever before. Serfdom- the forced labour of serfs, on the fields of the land owners Source: Susan Ramirez, et al., World History: Human Legacy, Holt 1) Based on the source, what was an "enlightened despot?" An enlightened despot is 2) From the point of view of a serf, should Catherine II of Russia be considered an enlightened despot? Support your claim with evidence. From the Point of view of a serf, they (highlight) WOULD/ WOULD NOT consider Catherine II to be an enlightened despot because
Transcribed Image Text:Name: Date: Band: U2L03-Effects of the Enlightenment AIM: What were the effects of the Enlightenment? Кеywords Definition Despot a ruler or other person who holds absolute (total) power Enlightened despot absolute monarchs (kings/queens) who made legal, social, and educational reforms (changes) inspired by the Enlightenment ideas. Do now directions: Match the following Enlightenment philosopher with his correct description. Locke Montesquieu Voltaire a. Believed that the government, to prevent tyranny (cruel government), should be divided into three branches. Doing such would create a separation of power. b. Believed in freedom of speech and freedom of religion c. Believed that people are naturally good and born with natural rights. In addition, it is the duty of the government to protect these rights and should they not, the people have the right to overthrow them. Part 1: Enlightenment Effects Now that we have studied the different philosophers of the Enlightenment, it is time to analyze the impacts their beliefs had by looking at the effects of the Enlightenment. Step 1; Read and annotate (highlight key words) the document. Step 2: Use the information and your critical thinking skills to answer the questions. Enlightenment ideas quickly spread throughout Europe to Prussia, Russia, Austria, and beyond. Many philosophers appealed (requested urgently) directly to European monarchs (kings/queens) for change. As a result, a few monarchs developed a system of government in which they ruled according to Enlightenment ideas in order to better control their subjects. These monarchs became known as enlightened despots (rulers). DOCUMENT 1: Enlightened Monarchs Vocabulary Prussia: Frederick II, the king of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, believed that his duty was to rule with absolute (total) power. But he was also strongly influenced by the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers. Due to this, Frederick introduced a number of reforms. Frederick abolished (got rid of) torture and supported most forms of religious tolerance. Frederick also reduced censorship (cutting out information). Frederick's reforms were limited, however. For example, he did not extend (give) religious tolerance to Jews. Reforms- make changes to improve Religious tolerance- accepting of other religions Russia: When Catherine II became the ruler of Russia in 1762, she dreamed of establishing order and justice in Russia. Catherine not only read the works of the | Tyrant- mean ruler philosophers but also agreed with them. Inspired by the philosophers, Catherine set about reforming Russia. She drafted a Russian constitution and a code of laws. However, Catherine had no plans of giving up power and she became a tyrant (dictator). During her rule, she actually imposed serfdom (like slavery) on more Russians than ever before. Serfdom- the forced labour of serfs, on the fields of the land owners Source: Susan Ramirez, et al., World History: Human Legacy, Holt 1) Based on the source, what was an "enlightened despot?" An enlightened despot is 2) From the point of view of a serf, should Catherine II of Russia be considered an enlightened despot? Support your claim with evidence. From the Point of view of a serf, they (highlight) WOULD/ WOULD NOT consider Catherine II to be an enlightened despot because
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