The Georgians: Society and Change · 1714 – 1760
The Enlightenment in Britain
The spread of new ideas through coffee houses and literature.
Key Questions
- 1Why were coffee houses called "Penny Universities"?
- 2How did the printing press help spread revolutionary ideas?
- 3What was the impact of the Enlightenment on religious belief?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: History - Social and Cultural HistoryKS3: History - The Enlightenment
Year: Year 8
Subject: History
Unit: The Georgians: Society and Change
Period: 1714 – 1760
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