The Enlightenment: what was the Enlightenment?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of the ways in which ideas have challenged rulers and sources of power that they have developed across various units in key stage 1, 2 and 3. It also builds on pupils' knowledge of Europe's relationship with the Americas, developed in several earlier key stage 3 units. This unit prepares pupils for various future units that trace the impact of Enlightenment thought.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that philosophers consider alternate approaches to ethics, morals, governments and the way in which people live.
- Pupils know that the power of the king was sometimes questioned in medieval times.
- Pupils know that religion was very important in early modern societies.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of the ways in which ideas have challenged rulers and sources of power that they have developed across various units in key stage 1, 2 and 3. It also builds on pupils' knowledge of Europe's relationship with the Americas, developed in several earlier key stage 3 units. This unit prepares pupils for various future units that trace the impact of Enlightenment thought.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that philosophers consider alternate approaches to ethics, morals, governments and the way in which people live.
- Pupils know that the power of the king was sometimes questioned in medieval times.
- Pupils know that religion was very important in early modern societies.
The Enlightenment: what was the Enlightenment?
In this unit, pupils learn about the Enlightenment and its impact on America, France, and the Atlantic World. They develop knowledge of the Enlightenment's background and ideas and consider its links to the 'Age of Revolution'.
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