Lesson 83 of 84 · World War 1
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Enlightenment: New Ideas
The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
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Figure out how this changed the world.
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Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
🕰️ This still shapes laws, borders, and even your school today.
The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority. Philosophers such as John Locke, Voltaire, and Immanuel Kant challenged conventional beliefs about government, religion, and human rights. Their ideas contributed to the development of modern democratic thought and the questioning of absolute monarchies. The Enlightenment laid the intellectual groundwork for revolutions, advocating for liberty, equality, and fraternity, which would later inspire movements across the globe.
Key Facts
The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individualism over tradition.
John Locke's theories on government influenced democratic ideals.
The movement laid the foundation for future democratic revolutions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What was a key focus of the Enlightenment?
Why this still matters
Every road sign, every flag, every holiday — there's history hiding inside.
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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