Scientific Revolution
Which Scientific Revolution figure published an argument for a heliocentric universe?
Nicolaus Copernicus
What is absolutism?
The practice of unlimited authority in a monarchy or dictatorship
What was Hobbes thoughts on the Social Contract?
There should be an absolute monarchy and people do not have the right to overthrow them.
What led to the American Revolution?
British taxation on the American colonies following the French and Indian War
Toussaint L'Overture is associated with which Revolution?
Haitian Revolution
Which Scientific Revolution figure was best known for formulating the Law of Ellipses?
Johannes Kepler
Why did King Louis XIV move his government to the Palace of Versailles?
It weakened the French nobility by forcing them to live there
What are Locke's thought on the Social Contract?
The government's power should be to protect natural rights--people can overthrow the government if not protected.
What led to the French Revolution?
The 3rd estate was taxed too heavily taxed, France was out of money, inflation, absolute rule
What is the siginificance of the Haitian Revolution?
It was the first successful slave revolt
Who is considered the "Father of Modern Science"? He was later tried at the Inquisition and forced to recant his findings.
Galileo Galilei
Why did Peter the Great construct his capital of St. Petersburg?
It allowed more access to trade and westernization
Which Enlightenment thinker is closely associated with the ide of Freedom of Speech?
Voltaire
What was the reign of terror?
many citizens were beheaded as traitors
Which Revolution is Simon Bolivar associated with ?
South American (Columbia, Ecuador, Venezuela)
Who came up with the Law of Gravity?
Isaac Newton
Tensions between the English monarchy and Parliament led to...?
The Glorious Revolution
Which Enlightenment thinker advocated for Separation of Powers within 3 government branches?
Montesquieu
Who took over after the Directory failed in France?
Napoleon
How did the US respond to the Haitian Revolution?
Stricter slave laws
How did the Scientific Revolution challenge the Medieval view?
challenged traditional thoughts of the Catholic Church and of European monarchies
To grant more freedoms to Parliament and to the people of England.
Which Enlightenment thinker promoted the concept of a direct democracy?
Rousseau
How did Napoleon die?
In exile
Which revolution is Miguel Hidalgo associated with?
Mexican Revolution