What was life like for the early colonists? Read along with an informational presentation, rich in text. Colonial slavery, slave culuture, colonial religion, and the Great Awakening are all described in full. Tip: The resource could be...

In this Enlightenment learning exercise, high schoolers read a paragraph and visit the noted Web sites to find the information to respond to 10 short answer questions about the philosophy and philosophers of the era.

In this Enlightenment worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the decline of The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, examine the listed Web sites on the topic, and then respond to 7 short answer questions about the...

In this Enlightenment worksheet, students read excerpts of The Spirit of the Laws by Montesquieu and then respond to 9 short answer questions.

Learners explain how England's Glorious Revolution affected the colonies and investigate how the Great Awakening and Enlightenment affected the colonies. Students determine how the outcome of the French and Indian war affected N. America...

An extensive biography of Voltaire written by Clarence Darrow. Use links to view other material on Voltaire