1. Who were the philosophes? In general, what were their views?
2. What was John Locke's view of the function of government?
3. Did the American Revolution have an effect on France?
4. Describe the three estates. How was Frence society organized?
5. How were ideas spread and shared during the Enlightenment?
Be able to discuss how the ideas of the philosophes influenced
the political philosophies leading to French Revolution.
Ch. 19 Chapter Objectives / Review
Questions
1. What is meant by the term enlightened absolutism?
2. Describe Catherine
the Great's policies as an enlightened
monarch.
3. What was the Pragmatic Sanction? Was it successful?
4. Describe the policies
of Maria
Theresa
and Joseph II as an
enlightened monarchs.
5. What were the causes of the wars of the 18th century?
6. What is meant by enclosure?
How did it effect farmers /
agriculture?
7. How did the putting
out / domestic system work?
Who benefitted?
Absolute
Monarchy and Enlightened Absolutism
Main History Page Enlightenment Outline
Study
Guide Ch. 13 - 18
Study Guide Ch. 19 - 26
Created June 19, 2000.