Enlightenment History and Political Science 1. what was the Enlightenment and how did its proponents lead to the challenges directed against absolutist/mercantilist systems both in Europe and its œnew world colonies? 2. compare and contrast the roles played by Danton and Robespierre res Project description 1. what was the Enlightenment and how did its proponents lead to the challenges directed against absolutist/mercantilist systems both in Europe and its œnew world colonies? 2. compare and contrast the roles played by Danton and Robespierre respectively during the Terror 3. consider the major global cultures that we have studied this term, during the time span from 800 to 1800 A.D. then, consider the events, trends, movements, migrations, and significant personages that became the histories after these ten centuries and analyze the most significant developments in world history as follows: who won, who lost, who got to walk away, who had to run, who played their cards well and got to œdie in their sleep? be inclusive, that is in defining the events and consequences, intended or unintended, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of how humanity became connected and/or disconnected over time