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  • Louverture in a military uniform, riding a horse, holding a sword over his head. The image on the right is a close up.









    The period of the late 18th and early 19th centuries is a fascinating time, marked by revolutionary upheaval and change across the Atlantic World. The American and French Revolutions were momentous events Key figures like Toussaint L' Ouverture, the spearhead of the Haitian Revolution, were deeply influenced by Enlightenment principles, fostering a spirit of critical thought that ignited a series of revolutions. Burgeoning ideas challenged conventional political structures and hierarchies, sparking debates about individual rights and the scope of royal and religious authority. 

    (credit left: modification of work “Portrait of Toussaint Louverture” by John Carter Brown Library/Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain; credit right: modification of work “Toussaint Louverture” by Jeangagnon/Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain)

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    1. Explain the relationship between scientific developments and the Enlightenment
    2. Discuss major theories of natural rights
    3. Analyze Enlightenment ideas about the social contract and the consent of the governed

    To achieve these objectives:

    1. Read the Module 4 Introduction. 
    2. Read Chapter 4 in Western Civilization II.
    3. Complete the module discussion forum and quiz. 


    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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