What do we know?

The Enlightenment

What were the objectives of Enlightenment thinkers? What were their main principles?

Which aspect of the Enlightenment is shown in this image? In what other ways did Enlightenment thinkers spread their ideas?

Enlightened despotism

What were the objectives of Enlightened despotism?

18th-century Europe

How many differences can you find between this map and a current map of Europe?

The War of the Spanish Succession

What caused the war? Who were the contenders for the Spanish throne?

What were the consequences of the war?

18th-century trade and commerce

Which goods were traded in Europe? What was traded in Africa? What was traded in America?

18th-century society

Which social class do you think this family belongs to?