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This groundbreaking French publication aimed to compile and disseminate knowledge across various fields, promoting the ideas of reason, secularism, and progress.
Diderot’s Encyclopedia
Heavily influenced by Enlightenment thinking, it marked the formal declaration of the colonies' independence from British rule.
Declaration of Independence
Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.
Sigmund Freud
This artistic and decorative style is often characterized by its emphasis on ornamentation, lightness, asymmetry, and a playful approach to design.
Rococo
A political and cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th century with the aim of establishing a national homeland for the Jewish people.
Zionist Movement
Britain, Austria, Prussia, Spain, Sardinia, and various states in the Holy Roman Empire form the First Coalition of European powers in the wake of this infamous execution.
Louis XVI
Used their writing as a platform for social critique of 19th century life
Flaubert and Dickens
Their shared connection to Impressionism, innovative use of color, focus on nature, and lasting impact on art movements make them two of the most celebrated artists of the late 19th century.
Monet and van Gogh
Time can behave differently for different observers, and gravity is not a force but the result of how mass warps the fabric of the universe.
This method not only reduced production costs but also allowed manufacturers to offer products at lower prices, making them more accessible to a larger consumer base.
Assembly line
She is best known for her pioneering work in feminist philosophy and her influential treatise, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" (1792), which is considered a foundational text in the history of feminist thought.
Mary Wollstonecraft
Prompted by the perceived weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, it was a pivotal event in American history during which delegates from the thirteen original states gathered to draft the United States Constitution.
Constitutional Convention
The integration of what played a crucial role in facilitating and advancing the scientific discoveries of this era?
Technology
His reign was marked by an aggressive and assertive foreign policy, which significantly contributed to the tensions and rivalries leading up to World War I.
William II aggressive foreign policy
His work laid the foundation for the germ theory of disease and had profound implications for medicine, public health, and the food industry.
Louis Pasteur
Poor agricultural conditions, including bad harvests and unfavorable weather, contributed to food shortages and rising prices. The agrarian crisis led to increased hardships for the peasantry, who were already burdened by feudal obligations and high taxes.
Economic causes of French Revolution
During this period, the revolutionary government established special courts to deal with perceived enemies of the revolution.
Reign of Terror
It remains a powerful tool for storytelling, artistic expression, and preserving moments in time.
Photography
The collective and common will of the people, representing what is best for the entire community. It is not simply the sum of individual wills but is an expression of the common good that transcends individual interests.
Rousseau’s ideas on the general will
This refers to the process of gathering information or data by witnessing and recording events, behaviors, or phenomena firsthand, without relying on intermediaries or secondary sources.
Direct Oberservation
This pivotal French figure clashed with Christianity because he believed that religion was rooted in superstition and suppressed the use of reason.
Robespierre
A response to the changing political landscape in the Americas and aimed to establish the United States as the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere.
Monroe Doctrine
This economic relationship was shaped by colonial exploitation, trade patterns, and structural imbalances that had lasting effects on the region.
Latin American economic dependence on Europe
This led to significant income inequality. While the industrialists and business magnates amassed enormous fortunes, many industrial workers faced harsh working conditions, long hours, and low wages.
Economic distribution of wealth - 2nd industrial revolution in US
Workers formed labor unions to collectively bargain for better wages, working hours, and conditions.
Workers reactions to poor working conditions