ENLIGHTENMENT

• How did the Dutch and British influence Enlightenment thought?

  through their advancements in science, philosophy, and political theory. Dutch thinkers like Spinoza contributed to rationalism, while British figures like Locke and Hume influenced ideas on individual rights and empiricism
• What opinion did Enlightenment thinkers have about slavery?

  1. Some believed it was justified, while other Enlightenment thinkers condemned slavery, viewing it as a violation of natural rights and human dignity. Figures like Voltaire and Rousseau were vocal critics of the institution
• What views did Enlightenment thinkers have about progress? How did that affect their views of different societies?

  Enlightenment thinkers believed in the possibility of progress through reason, science, and education. They saw societies as capable of improvement through the application of rational principles, though views on what constituted progress varied
• How did Enlightenment thought impact economic systems?

  1. Enlightenment thought impacted economic systems by promoting ideas such as free trade, capitalism, and the importance of property rights. Thinkers like Adam Smith advocated for laissez-faire economics and the division of labor
• How did the Enlightenment help or hurt working-class people?

  The Enlightenment had mixed effects on working-class people. While it inspired movements for political and social equality, it also reinforced class divisions and inequalities, particularly in early capitalist societies
• Explain the causes and effects of the various revolutions in the period from 1750 to 1900 because of Enlightenment.

  1. Various revolutions from 1750 to 1900 were influenced by Enlightenment ideas. The American Revolution sought to establish individual rights and democratic governance, while the French Revolution aimed to overthrow monarchy and establish republicanism. Additionally, Enlightenment ideas contributed to movements for independence in Latin America and social reforms in Europe