Wednesday October 3, 2012 Mr. Lombardi Do Now: Make a list of freedoms that we enjoy today in the United States. Explain each one. Aim: How did Enlightened ideas influence the American system of government? The Scientific RevolutionThe Enlightenment The Spread of Ideas The American Revolution: Read the handout; highlight all important parts. Complete the web diagram. Answer the questions in full sentences. DO NOT COPY ANOTHER STUDENTS WORK! Due: Tomorrow, October 4 H.W. #3 Vocabulary Salon: Social gatherings held by wealthy women (philosophers, writers, artists, and scientists) to discuss ideas. Enlightened Despot: Monarchs who embraced new ideas and made reforms that reflected Enlightenment ideas (Example: Catherine the Great) Changing Idea of Monarchs Role Old Idea: The state and its citizens exist to serve the monarch. New Idea: The monarch exists to serve the state and support citizens welfare. What do these two ideas tell you about the Enlightenment? How could Enlightenment ideas lead to a revolution? Summary 1.How did Enlightened ideas influence the American system of government? 2.How is the Enlightenment a turning point in the evolution of modern government? We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES: 1.What are the objectives stated in the Constitution? 2.According to this excerpt, with whom does the power lie? 3.Which philosophe(s) had the greatest impact on the U.S. Constitution? Regents PrepRegents Prep The Enlightenment Critical Thinking Questions: 1.How would you react to the Enlightenment if you were an Absolute Monarch? 2.How did the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Age of Exploration, and the Scientific Revolution lead up to The Age of Enlightenment? 3.What would you suggest that Monarchs do to prevent the spread of the Enlightenment? 4.How did the Enlightenment lead to new assumptions regarding power? Who holds the power?