CH17+Enlightenment

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THEMES:

 * The revolution in scientific thought and man’s view of the world.
 * Discontent with absolutism created new philosophies and ideas of government and society.
 * The evolution of absolutism to enlightened despotism in the west.
 * The impact of the agricultural revolution.
 * Mercantilism and the growth of the Atlantic economy

HOMEWORK:




The worksheet answer key will be issued in class on the assignment due date

CHAPTER OUTLINE:
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HANDOUTS:




VIDEOS:
4 min. A brief summary of the Scientific Revolution ||  ||   ||   ||
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 * **Turning Points in History-Scientific Revolution**

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This video is part of James Burke's outstanding series "The Day the Universe Changed" It covers the Scientific Revolution. The full episode. X
 * The Day The Universe Changed - Infinitely Reasonable** 44:58 min

Enlightenment and Society

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