The Enlightenment

Welcome: The Enlightenment
Description: This WebQuest explores how the Enlightenment began Europe, mainly in France, Britian and Germany. This period focused on democracy, reason and freedom. This period had many different minds that shaped the future of not only Europe, but the world too.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: Social Studies
Keywords: science revolution, natural rights/ law, laissez faire, philosophe, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Montesquieu, Jean- Jacques Rousseau
Author(s): Ryan Durkes