Enlightenment (jan 1, 1685 – jan 1, 1789)
Description:
European cultural movement late 1600’s to end of 1700’sEmphasized science and rational thinking over religion and superstition
Spread by transatlantic print culture
Especially colonial elites
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Date:
jan 1, 1685
jan 1, 1789
~ 104 years