Politics, philosophy, science and communications were radically reoriented during the course of the “long 18th century” (1685-1815) as part of a movement referred to by its participants as the Age of Reason, or simply the Enlightenment. Enlightenment thinkers in Britain, in France and throughout Europe questioned traditional authority and embraced the notion that humanity could be improved through rational change. The Enlightenment produced numerous books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars and revolutions. (http://www.history.com/topics/enlightenment)

Watch the video below and answer the following questions.

Click CC for closed captions, so you can listen and read along. Pause anytime to take notes and find the answers to questions. Also, refer to your readings and notes.