Lesson 83 of 84 · World War 2
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Enlightenment: New Ideas
The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was an intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority.
🎯 Your mission
Be a history detective — read between the dates.
⚡ The twist
History is written by the winners — keep asking what's missing.
Mind = Blown
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Then & Now
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The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was an intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority. Thinkers such as John Locke, Voltaire, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau challenged traditional beliefs and advocated for concepts such as natural rights, freedom of expression, and democratic governance. The Enlightenment laid the philosophical foundation for many modern political systems and revolutions, influencing the American and French Revolutions and inspiring movements for social change across the globe. As a result, it encouraged people to question established norms and seek progress through reasoned thought.
Key Facts
The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individualism.
John Locke advocated for natural rights.
The movement influenced the American and French Revolutions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What concept did John Locke promote during the Enlightenment?
Why this still matters
Every road sign, every flag, every holiday — there's history hiding inside.
Stretch Challenge
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Ask a grown-up what the world looked like when they were your age.
For the dinner table
“What's something from history you wish you could see in person?”
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