The Emergence of Liberalism

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  • What movement did liberalism emerge as a part of?
    Enlightenment
  • What was the Enlightenment?
    Intellectual movement in Europe based on a belief in reason rather than faith
  • What did the enlightenment challenge?
    The extent to which society and politics was dominated by hierarchy and Christianity, in particular the idea that political legitimacy was based on the divine right of monarchs
  • What did the Enlightenment contribute to in the UK?
    The Glorious Revolution of 1688
  • What happened in the Glorious Revolution?
    King James II was overthrown and replaced by William of Orange and Mary. It marked a significant shift away from divine right and towards a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary power
  • What did the Enlightenment focus on?
    The individual, who had free will and could make progress for themselves and society