BEFORE YOU WATCH: The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment

Use the "Three Close Reads" approach as you watch the video below.

Before you watch

Before you watch the video, it’s a good idea to open and skim the video transcript. And always read the questions below so you know what to look and listen for as you watch.

While you watch

What changed about how people reached conclusions as a result of the Scientific Revolution?
What was the significance of Newton’s publication?
What did the Scientific Revolution have to do with political revolutions?
What’s the link between industrialization and imperialism, according to author?

After you watch

To what extent does this video explain the intellectual and ideological context in which revolutions swept the Atlantic world from 1750 to 1900?
The author argues that political revolutions were inspired by ideas from the Scientific Revolution. How can ideas about the universe turn into ideas about political organization?

Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch. Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.

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