Scientific Revolution
Scientist that studies space, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies
What is an "Astronomer"?
The idea that people agree to give up some freedoms to a government in exchange for protection, safety, and order.
What is "Social Contract"?
A state of total disorder due to the lack of authority, or organized government.
What is "Anarchy"?
Fees imposed upon people, to support their government or enrich their leaders.
What is "Tax"?
First ten amendments added into the Constitution that secures citizen's rights that the government must protect.
What is the "Bill of Rights"?
The theory that places the Sun at the center of the universe with everything revolving around it
What is "Heliocentric Theory"?
The idea that kings and queens are chosen by God so that their power cannot be questioned.
What is "Divine Right"?
A system of government where one person has total control over a country and makes all decisions without input from others. People usually can't vote freely, or speak out against the government.
What is "Dictatorship"?
Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown and opposed the movement for American Independence.
What is a "Loyalist"?
Document that established the structure of government in the new United States including separation of powers, checks and balance, as well as the three branches of government.
What is the "Constitution"?
The theory that places the Earth at the center of the universe with everything revolving around it.
What is "Geocentric Theory"?
A government where the power of leaders is restricted by laws, a constitution, or other rules, so they can't do whatever they want.
What is "Limited Government"?
A government system where power is vested in the people, who either rule directly, or through freely elected representatives. It is founded on principles like majority rule, protection of individual rights, and the rule of law.
What is "Democracy"?
Colonists who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.
What is a "Patriot"?
Document that officially separated the colonies from Great Britain and established the colonies as the new United States of America.
What is "Declaration of Independence"?
A fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something.
What is "Revolution"?
A government where the ruler or leaders have total power and can make decisions without any limits or rules to stop them.
What is "Unlimited Government"?
An economic system where individuals or businesses own the means of production. Decisions about investments, production, and pricing are determined by market competition.
What is "Capitalism"?
A system of trade that was developed to obtain the greatest profits possible in a trans-Atlantic economy between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
What is "Triangular Trade"?
Who was the principle author (main author) of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is "Thomas Jefferson"?
A belief or action that most people think is wrong, because it disagrees with beliefs that are generally accepted.
What is "Heresy"?
The power or authority to rule and make decisions, often held by a government or a leader.
What is "Sovereignty"?
An economic system where the government owns everything and tries to make everyone equal by sharing resources. In practice, one political party usually controls everything.
What is "Communism"?
The economic idea that a nation obtains wealth by gathering gold and silver through trade, restricting imports from competing empires.
What is "Mercantilism"?
What document was eventually replaced by the Constitution due to its weakness and inability to tax citizens?
What is the "Articles of Confederation"?