AP European History FRQ: SAQ: Continuity and Change - The Impact of Enlightenment Ideas

SAQ: Continuity and Change - The Impact of Enlightenment Ideas

Answer the following AP European History Short Answer Question

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The recent conflicts and wars that have engulfed our continent are not merely struggles for power or territory. They are, at their core, battles over ideas and principles. The Enlightenment has ushered in a new era of thought, challenging the old order and proposing radical notions of liberty, equality, and fraternity. These ideas have found fertile ground in the hearts and minds of the people, leading to revolutions and upheavals that seek to overthrow the tyrannies of the past. As we stand at this crossroads, it is clear that the future of Europe will be shaped not by the might of armies, but by the power of ideas. Let us embrace this moment of change and work towards a future where reason and justice prevail over oppression and ignorance.

From a pamphlet distributed in Paris, 1789.

Part A

Identify ONE way the views reflected in the excerpt reflect a continuity in the influence of ideas on European history.

Part B

Identify ONE way the views reflected in the excerpt reflect a change in the nature of conflicts in Europe.

Part C

Analyze the role of Enlightenment ideas in shaping the political and social upheavals of the late 18th century.

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