Intro to the Enlightenment

Intro to the Enlightenment

Multiple Choice

What was the scientific revolution again?

• used reason to create new theories about science

• used reason to create new theories about government

• used reason to create new theories about education

• used reason to create new theories about art

Multiple Choice

What is the greatest legacy of the scientific revolution?

• the geocentric theory

• the scientific method

• earth centered theory

Open Ended

Name an important scientist from the Scientific Revolution.

Poll

The government should provide basic protections and needs to its citizens.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

It would be better if there was no government at all and people could govern themselves.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Human beings are naturally selfish.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Citizens have a right to revolt if the government is no longer protecting their basic rights.

• Agree

• Disagree

Open Ended

What is a right you think every human is born with?

Open Ended

Can you think of something in the American government that has been influenced by the Enlightenment?