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5/7/24, 9:02 PM Lesson Activity: The Impact of the Enlightenment Lesson Activity The Impact of the Enlightenment This activity will help you meet this educational goal: You will analyze the impact of the Enlightenment that exists even today. Directions Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work. Activity In this activity, you will conduct online research to study the impact the Enlightenment continues to have in modern times. You will review a current situation to establish which Enlightenment ideas are present or absent in that situation. Part A Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the Enlightenment. For example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. Alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. Once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: o What website did you use for your research? o What is the title of your article? o Who is the author of your article? « What is the event you read about? https://f1.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/715515/45316390/aHROcHM6LY9IMMS5hcHAUZWRIZW50dWO0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmV... 1/4
5/7/24, 9:02 PM Lesson Activity: The Impact of the Enlightenment Answer: For research purposes, | went to the website of National Public Radio. "In America's Heartland, Building One Home for Three Faiths" is the article's title. The author of this article is Frank Morris. The article describes how three different faiths are collaborating to construct a church, a mosque, and a synagogue on a 38-acre plot in Omaha, Nebraska, as part of a Tri-Faith Initiative. Space used (includes formatting): 395/ 15000 Show Sample Answer Part B Keeping in mind what you learned in this lesson, analyze the current event you chose to examine for Enlightenment ideals, or lack thereof. What Enlightenment idea is present or absent in this event? What Enlightenment philosopher is associated with this idea? How can you tell that this idea is present or absent? How has the presence or absence of this idea impacted the event? Give your response in four to six sentences. Answer: In the event | selected, religious tolerance is the Enlightenment concept. Voltaire is linked to this concept because he supported complete religious tolerance. The design of three distinct religious structures situated on the same plot of land reflects the concept. As a result of this incident, three religious communities are collaborating to encourage religious tolerance among followers of various faiths. https://f1.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/715515/45316390/aHROcHM6LY9IMMS5hcHAUZWRIZW50dWO0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmV... 2/4
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