Scientific Revolution
The scientist discovering that the sun is the center of the solar system
Copernicus
What's another term for the Enlightenment period?
The age of reason
Who was ruling the colonies before America's independence?
King George III / Great Britain
Consisted of monarchy and 3 estates
The old order
What was the cottage industry?
Workers produced goods at home
What is the geocentric theory?
The idea that Earth is the centre of the universe
Which city was the centre of enlightenment thinkers and salons?
Paris
What is the Boston Tea Party?
A promise to stay united until a constitution is written
The Tennis Court Oath
Which invention allowed for more efficient production and powering of machines
The steam engine
A set of procedures to acquire new scientific knowledge
Scientific Method
Which enlightenment thinker believed that people are selfish and greedy?
Thomas Hobbes
Who was the leading author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Maxmillan Robespierre
Who wrote the book "Wealth of nations" to promote free markets?
Adam Smith
Who proposed the law of universal gravitation?
Isaac Newton
What caused the American Revolution?
*at least 2 to get the points
High taxation (stamp act), lack of representation in British government and inspiration by enlightened ideals.
A plan to disrupt Britain's trade with other countries through a blockade.
The Continental System
What is the enclosure movement?
(mention at least 2 details to get the points)
Wealthy landowners bought more land to grow fields
Allowed more efficient farming and increased food supply
Left many poor farmers without work
What is the main difference between the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment?
The Scientific Revolution involved advances related to the natural/physical world while the Enlightenment was focused on improving society, economy and government.
Voltaire
What are the 3 branches of American government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Meeting to create a plan to restore order and stability in Europe after Napoleon's exile
The Congress of Vienna
What is socialism?
A theory that for the good of society, the government should own and control industries.