The Enlightenment brought cultural changes to Europe in the 18th century that valued human intelligence over religion and thought education could improve people's lives, leading to the French Revolution in 1789. Important figures included Carlos III, Newton, and Goya. Carlos III modernized Spanish cities by improving infrastructure like sewage systems and lighting and boosting the economy through projects like new hospitals, museums, and gardens as well as the Puerta de Alcalá gate.

1. THE ENLIGHTENMENT (LA
ILUSTRACIÓN)

2. 1. It brought some cultural changes to
Europe in the 18th century. So it was
called the Century of Lights.

3. 2. Human intelligence was considered
more important than religion.

4. 3. People thought that they could
improve their lives with education.

5. 4. This change led to French
Revolution in 1789.

6. IMPORTANT PEOPLE:
Carlos III
Newton
Goya

7. CHRONOLOGY IN THE 18TH CENTURY:
Felipe V
Fernando VI
Carlos III
Carlos IV

8. CARLOS III
He was called the Best Mayor of
Madrid.

9. Thanks to him, cities became more
modern with more sewage
systems, better street lighting and
pavements.

10. Thanks to him, economy
improved a lot.

11. He ordered to build a lot of hospitals,
museums and gardens.

12. He ordered to build Puerta de
Alcalá.