3 examples of enlightenment ideas about the British abolition movement

A B C

Explanation:

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Word/Phrase

(part of speech)

Definition

abolition (n.) the action of stopping or ending something

abolition

movement (n.)

the social/political movement whose goal was to end slavery

abolitionists (n.) those who wanted to end slavery

Catherine the Great

(n.)

an enlightened despot who ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796

despot (n.) a ruler with absolute power

enlightened (adj.)

Influenced by the writings of the Enlightenment philosophers who supported natural rights, the

separation of power in a government, the consent of the governed, social contract, and the

freedom of expression.

enlightened despot

(n.)

a king or queen whose ideas and actions were influenced by the Enlightenment thinkers

UNIT 10.2| Enlightenment, Revolution, and Nationalism| SQ 4. What effect did the Enlightenment have on social reform

movements and monarchs in the 18th century?

Mary

Wollstonecraft (n.)

an English writer and philosopher who was an advocate for women’s rights and wrote A

Vindication of the Rights of Woman

movement (n.) a group of people working together to advance their shared ideas

natural rights (n.)

rights that all people are born with and that John Locke believed the government should

protect including the rights to life, liberty, and property; sometimes called “natural laws”

Parliament (n.)

a part of a government that makes laws; the legislative branch of government; referred to as

Parliament in Great Britain and many other countries, but can have different names like Congress

in the United States of America

social reform

movement (n.)

an attempt by a group of people who attempt to make positive change in society

suffrage (n.) the right to vote

William Wilberforce

(n.)

English abolitionist who, along with Thomas Clarkson led the movement to end slavery in the

British empire

women’s rights

movement (n.)

an attempt to bring social, political, and economic rights to women

NYS Social Studies Framework

Key Idea Conceptual Understandings Content Specifications

10.2: ENLIGHTENMENT, REVOLUTION, AND

NATIONALISM: The Enlightenment called into

question traditional beliefs and inspired

widespread political, economic, and social

change. This intellectual movement was used to

challenge political authorities in Europe and

colonial rule in the Americas. These ideals

inspired political and social movements.

(Standards: 2, 3, 5; Themes: MOV, TCC, GEO,

SOC, GOV, CIV)

10.2b Individuals used Enlightenment ideals

to challenge traditional beliefs and secure

people’s rights in reform movements, such

as women’s rights and abolition; some

leaders may be considered enlightened

despots.

Students will explore the influence of

Enlightenment ideals on issues of gender

and abolition by examining the ideas of

individuals such as Mary Wollstonecraft

and William Wilberforce.

Students will examine enlightened des

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