Scientific Revolution
This is a new way of thinking based on careful observation and questioning accepted beliefs
Scientific Revolution
This scientist developed the Laws of Gravity and Motion
Isaac Newton
Intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought
Enlightenment
She wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Women"
Wollstonecraft
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence
Until the Scientific revolution, what were the traditional authorities on most subjects (two answers)
Ancient Scholars and the Church
This astronomer developed the telescope and was persecuted by the church
Galileo
What was the major contribution of Enlightenment philosophers?
New ideas about government
This philosopher believed in the separation of powers within government
Montesquieu
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the:
Bill of Rights
Notable astronomers would often conceal their writings because of this:
Fear of punishment from the Catholic Church
This astronomer developed the Heliocentric Theory
Copernicus
Salons
Fought for freedom of religion and speech
Voltaire
Why did colonists protest King George about taxes?
Because they were being taxed, but were not represented in Parliament
This is based on observation, a willingness to question accepted beliefs and developed from discoveries and circumstances
Scientific Method
This astronomer developed the Geocentric theory
Aristotle
Monarchs who were inspired by the Enlightenment to rule justly, but did not not give up their rule were known as:
Enlightened Despots
Believed that you can overthrow a government if it doesn't protect natural rights and liked a representative democracy
Locke
This is a system of government where power is divided between a central national government and a smaller regional government (like states)
Federal System
The Scientific Revolution led to what two things being used in other fields?
Logic and Reason
The idea that knowledge should be based on experimentation and observation was used by which three Scientists?
Galileo, Newton and Bacon
Name one of the three long term effects of the Enlightenment
Belief in Progress for Society
Rise of a secular outlook
Rise of Individualism
Said people are willing to give up liberty and rights in exchange for law and order
Hobbes
This document established a loose confederation of states and served as the first Constitution. It was replaced because it was weak.
Articles of Confederation