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Word/Phrase
(part of speech)
Definition
abolition (n.) the action of stopping or ending something
abolition
movement (n.)
the social/political movement whose goal was to end slavery
abolitionists (n.) those who wanted to end slavery
Catherine the Great
(n.)
an enlightened despot who ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796
despot (n.) a ruler with absolute power
enlightened (adj.)
Influenced by the writings of the Enlightenment philosophers who supported natural rights, the
separation of power in a government, the consent of the governed, social contract, and the
freedom of expression.
enlightened despot
(n.)
a king or queen whose ideas and actions were influenced by the Enlightenment thinkers
UNIT 10.2| Enlightenment, Revolution, and Nationalism| SQ 4. What effect did the Enlightenment have on social reform
movements and monarchs in the 18th century?
Mary
Wollstonecraft (n.)
an English writer and philosopher who was an advocate for women’s rights and wrote A
Vindication of the Rights of Woman
movement (n.) a group of people working together to advance their shared ideas
natural rights (n.)
rights that all people are born with and that John Locke believed the government should
protect including the rights to life, liberty, and property; sometimes called “natural laws”
Parliament (n.)
a part of a government that makes laws; the legislative branch of government; referred to as
Parliament in Great Britain and many other countries, but can have different names like Congress
in the United States of America
social reform
movement (n.)
an attempt by a group of people who attempt to make positive change in society
suffrage (n.) the right to vote
William Wilberforce
(n.)
English abolitionist who, along with Thomas Clarkson led the movement to end slavery in the
British empire
women’s rights
movement (n.)
an attempt to bring social, political, and economic rights to women
NYS Social Studies Framework
Key Idea Conceptual Understandings Content Specifications
10.2: ENLIGHTENMENT, REVOLUTION, AND
NATIONALISM: The Enlightenment called into
question traditional beliefs and inspired
widespread political, economic, and social
change. This intellectual movement was used to
challenge political authorities in Europe and
colonial rule in the Americas. These ideals
inspired political and social movements.
(Standards: 2, 3, 5; Themes: MOV, TCC, GEO,
SOC, GOV, CIV)
10.2b Individuals used Enlightenment ideals
to challenge traditional beliefs and secure
people’s rights in reform movements, such
as women’s rights and abolition; some
leaders may be considered enlightened
despots.
Students will explore the influence of
Enlightenment ideals on issues of gender
and abolition by examining the ideas of
individuals such as Mary Wollstonecraft
and William Wilberforce.
Students will examine enlightened des
Explanation:
