The Enlightenment
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Objective
I can explain how Enlightenment ideas influenced concepts of identity and culture.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Describe the core values of the Enlightenment as presented in the video.
Explain how the "republic of letters" contributed to the spread of Enlightenment ideas across Europe.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Explain how the Enlightenment value of tolerance, as discussed in the video, might have led to a broader understanding of different cultures in Europe. According to the video, how did the "republic of letters" and increased communication through printed materials influence the development of a shared European identity among intellectuals during the Enlightenment? Describe how the discussions and debates in places like cafes and salons, as shown in the video, contributed to changing cultural norms and values during the Enlightenment.”
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