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=Chapter 17 Learning Objectives=

Section 17-1 "Philosophy in the Age of Reason" (pp. 544-549)

 * Describe how scientific progress promoted trust in human reason.
 * Explain how the social contract and separation of powers affected views on government.
 * Outline how new ideas affected society and the economy.

Section 17-2 "Enlightenment Ideas Spread" (pp. 550-555)

 * Point out the roles censorship and salons played in the spread of new ideas.
 * Identify how //philosophes// influenced Enlightenment despots.
 * Summarize how the Enlightenment affected the arts and literature.
 * Explain why the lives of the majority were unaffected by the Enlightenment.

Section 17-3 "Birth of the American Republic" (pp. 557-563)

 * Identify the influences that spurred Britain's rise to global power.
 * Identify how George III reasserted royal power.
 * Identify the chief characteristics of the 13 colonies.
 * Describe how growing discontent led to the American Revolution.
 * Summarize how the new Constitution reflected the ideas of the Enlightenment.

= = =Chapter 17 Power Point Presentations= = = = = =Chapter 17 Vocabulary Terms=
 * Directions: Using the definitions found in your glossary, define these vocabulary terms in your "World Studies Part B Vocabulary" Google Doc. I will check these terms on **Thursday, April 7.**
 * Vocabulary Terms
 * 1) Censorship
 * 2) Enlightened Despot
 * 3) Federal Republic
 * 4) Laissez-Faire
 * 5) Natural Law
 * 6) Natural Right
 * 7) //Philosophe//
 * 8) Popular Sovereignty
 * 9) Salons
 * 10) Social Contract

=Chapter 17 Assignments=
 * ===Wednesday, April 6===
 * Complete Chapter 17 vocabulary definitions in your Google Doc.
 * Read Section 17-1 pp. 544-549.
 * Complete this guided notes worksheet as you read Section 17-1 and e-mail it to me by 11:59 p.m. tonight.
 * [[file:17-1 Notes Philosophy In the Age of Reason .doc]]
 * Be prepared to discuss this question: Is man (by nature) good or evil?
 * ===Thursday, April 7===
 * Read Section 17-2 pp. 550-555.
 * ===Friday, April 8===
 * Respond to Section 17-2 discussion questions by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 10
 * ===Monday, April 11===
 * Quiz tomorrow over Sections 17-1 and 17-2 (20 points)
 * Read Section 17-3 pp. 557-563