Enlightenment
A time in the 1700s when people started using science and reason to understand the world.
What is it?
The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in Europe during the 1700s. Thinkers like Voltaire and Rousseau promoted reason, science, and individual rights. It was a time of great discovery in science and philosophy. The microscope kit from 1780 was made during this period. It shows how people valued scientific tools and knowledge.
Why it matters
The Enlightenment changed how people thought about government, religion, and nature. It led to modern democracy and scientific progress.
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