he Age of Enlightenment or the Age of Reason was a period in history when people began to use reason to advance such ideas as scientific methods, liberty, constitutional government, tolerance of others, and separation of church and state.  This would be seen across Europe and would eventually influence event such as the French Revolution, the American Revolution, and create progress in scientific thought.

Discussion Instructions:  Choose an individual from the Age of Enlightenment found in Module one “Learning Activity – Age of Enlightenment”  Answer the following in at least 300 words.  a. What role did this individual play during this era? b. What were some of their contributions? c. How do you feel they were part of change and a turning point in Western Civilization during the Age of Enlightenment?

DO NOT use a general Internet search and any .com sources such as History.com. Email me if you feel you need some additional information.

1. Textbook: Western Civilizations – Volume Two – If you do not yet have your textbook, please submit your assignment using the resources below.

2. Fordham University – Modern History Primary Sourcebook – .Primary Sources are from the era. Please use this website to find a primary source from your selected individual. Describe your source and use in the discussion board answer.
https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/modsbook10.asp

3. Review all of the videos found in Learning Module One Study Tools – Module One Videos

4. Choose one secondary source. This can include the links below or the textbook. The primary source should come from the Fordham University source book (step 2).

5. Please include 1. A reference list. 2. At least two sources – (One Primary and One Secondary Source) 3. In-text citations when reference materials. 4. Use ONLY the sources found in the Learning Module One and the textbook.

https://wwnorton.com/college/history/western-civilizationsBrief4-cp/ch/17/documents.aspx

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/rousseau/
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/voltaire/
https://www.iep.utm.edu/locke/
https://www.adamsmith.org/about-adam-smith/
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/novel_18c/defoe/