Enlightenment Era (jan 1, 1685 – dec 30, 1815)
Description:
During this time period enlightenment thinkers began to question traditional beliefs and authority. Throughout the era there were many inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars, revolutions and books/essays written questioning society, human nature and how the world should run. The Enlightenment ideals inspired the French and American Revolutions.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1685
dec 30, 1815
~ 131 years