jan 1, 1755 - The Enlightenment Spreads Economic and Social Ideas
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The Enlightenment encouraged Europeans to apply reason and science to economics and soceity. Thinkers such as Voltaire and Rousseau challenged traditional authority and promoted progress and equality. These ideas inspired reforms in education, politics, and economics across Europe. The movement signaled intellectual chage while maintaining any existing social hierarchies.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1755
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~ 271 years ago