Absolutism
what is absolute rule
where monarchs hold total control over government and society.
Scientific revolution
a period when Europeans began to challenge long-held beliefs about the universe and humanity's place in it
Enlightenment
an intellectual movement countered on reason, logic, and natural laws.
what color is the sky
blue
Storming of the Bastille
motivated by fear of a royal attack and the need for weapons
what is divine right
the belief that kings and queens received their authority directly from god
Observation and Experimentation
systematic observation and empirical experimentation to understand the natural world
Natural Rights
life liberty and property
whats my favorite color
pink
Reign of Terror
guillotine executions
Louis XIV of France
ruled France from 1643 until his death in 1715
Nicolaus Copernicus
introduced the heliocentric model
Social Contract
an agreement between rulers and the governed
what is a song is on Mr. Ensalada's playlist
Iris by the goo goo dolls
Battle of Austerlitz
a battle between the French and Austerlitz
Bankrupt Government
European governments frequently faced bankruptcy due to the immense costs of continuous warfare, leading to structural financial shifts
Heliocentric Model
the idea that earth revolves around the sun
Freedom of Speech and Religion
the right to say whatever you want and believe in whoever you want
what color is the sun
red/orange/blue
Napoleonic Code
promoting equality and fair taxation
Enlightened despots
18th-century European absolute monarchs
Galileo Galilei
his telescope proved the heliocentric model was true
Neoclassical Style
reflected balance, order, and admiration
did I get Dutch Bros today
yes
Taxation on Peasants