Enlightenment and Revolutionary Ideas

The video explores the transition from 1450-1750 to 1750-1900, focusing on the Enlightenment's influence on political and industrial revolutions. Key Enlightenment figures like Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu are discussed, highlighting their contributions to political thought. The video also covers economic ideas from Adam Smith and religious views from Voltaire. The Enlightenment's impact on revolutions, nationalism, and social movements such as feminism and abolition is examined, showing how these ideas shaped modern societies.

What time period does the new unit focus on?

• 1950-2000

• 1900-1950

• 1750-1900

• 1450-1750

Which Enlightenment thinker believed in a strong central authority to maintain order?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

Who expanded on the idea of the social contract by emphasizing the general will of the people?

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What economic approach did Adam Smith advocate for in 'The Wealth of Nations'?

• Socialism

• Laissez-faire

• Mercantilism

• Protectionism

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for advocating the separation of church and state?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Thomas Jefferson

• Baron de Montesquieu

Which revolution was the first to be influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

• Latin American Revolutions

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Haitian Revolution

What concept emerged from revolutionary movements and emphasized citizens' connection to their nation?

• Colonialism

• Nationalism

• Feudalism

• Imperialism

Which movement sought to end the institution of slavery during the Enlightenment?

• Abolitionism

• Zionism

• Feminism

• Socialism

Who wrote 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' advocating for women's education and equality?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Olympia de Gouges

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Voltaire

Which country was the last in the Americas to abolish slavery?

• United States

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Haiti