“The leaders of the Enlightenment from London to Berlin—dubbed philosophes (the French word for “philosophers”)—had battled for three generations with the traditional clergy, both Protestant and Catholic. By the 1780s they and their enlightened followers had moved beyond the battle of words and turned their attention to concrete social and governmental reform. Inspiration came from the American Revolution, which began in 1776. In its wake, people started to question all forms of authority. . . . What had begun in the 1680s as a movement against religious intolerance had become by the 1780s an agenda for reform, threatening courts, princes, and lay and clerical oligarchies.” Margaret Jacob, historian, The Enlightenment, 2001

a) Describe one claim made by the author in the passage.

b) Describe one way in which the Scientific Revolution influenced the movement described in the passage.

c) Identify one piece of evidence that would support the author’s argument regarding the Enlightenment and reform.

What two important inventions did the people from this region share with society?

How did the governor's order that only georgian officers could command georgia's troops demonstrate a problem in the south

The french revolution began less than two decades after the american revolution. in many ways, the american experience was an inspiration for the citizens of france. but the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. in this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions. in your essay, include information on the economic, political, or social conditions that were present; events that took place as each revolution progressed; and the final outcome of each. did the people achieve their original goals? did their goals change? were they satisfied with the outcome or did conditions worsen? to begin, consider the characteristics of each country, such as the following: • the status of ordinary citizens before the revolution • the type of government in place • the ability of the citizens to participate in their governance • the people who stepped forward as leaders • the taxes, laws, or social structure in place at the time • the outcome of the revolution compared to its original goals