Western influences refer to ideas, technologies, and cultural practices that originated from Europe during this time period. They include advancements in science, technology, governance systems, art styles, and social norms.
Related terms
Enlightenment: An intellectual movement that emphasized reason and individual rights during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe. It greatly influenced many aspects of Western societies.
Secularism: The separation between religion and state affairs. This concept emerged prominently in Western thought during this time.
Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where a monarch's power is limited by a constitution or set of laws established by representative bodies such as parliaments.