Enlightenment and American Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
How much debt did the American Revolution leave France?
A
1.3 billion livres
2
Q
What were the ideas of the Enlightenment?
A
- That all men are born free and equal in their rights
- That tyrannical leaders can and should be deposed by the people
- That all things should be questioned logically and rationally (including the Church)
3
Q
What were the salons?
A
These were places were Enlightenment thinkers would meet and debate current topics
4
Q
When was the Encyclopédie first published?
A
1751
5
Q
Did the Enlightenment lead to the French Revolution?
A
No, but it created an atmosphere in which reform could occur