The Enlightenment impact on Atlantic Revolutions 1750-1900 transformed society through radical shifts in political thought and social structures, leading to numerous revolutionary movements.
Key points:
- The Enlightenment promoted individualism, freedom, and self-determination, challenging traditional monarchical and religious authority
- Mary Wollstonecraft and women's rights advocacy emerged as a crucial voice for gender equality during this period
- Revolutionary movements spread across the Americas and Europe, reshaping political landscapes
- The Seneca Falls Conference 1848 women's rights movement marked a pivotal moment in the fight for women's suffrage and equality
- Social class structures were challenged through various independence movements and reforms
