Science
Nicolaus Copernicus is famous for challenging this concept which stated that the sun revolved around the earth, much to the ire of his fellow astronomers.
What is Geocentric Theory?
Monarchs in the Age o0f Absolutism often ruled by this authority, putting the will of God over the will of the people.
What is Divine Right?
This Philosopher is responsible for the Separation of powers we see between the Executive Legislative and Judicial Branches of Government.
Who is Montesquieu?
This founding father and former POTUS was the primary drafter of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Concord, Lexington, Cornwallis, Lafayette.
What is the American Revolution?
This Scientific mind supported Copernicus' Heliocentric theory using mathematics.
Who is kepler?
Eastern Nations such as Russia gradually moved away from traditional attire in favor of more "modern" styles in a process known as this.
What is Westernization?
What are Checks and Balances?
This Conflict (1776-1783) was fought between The American Continental Army and British Regulars.
What is the American Revolution?
Robespierre, Bastille, De Gouges, Napoleon.
What is the French Revolution?
The scientific revolution brought about the testing of these types of ideas, leading to the development of the modern Scientific Method.
What are hypotheses?
The idea of government being solely in the hands of a single monarch is known as this.
What is Absolutism?
This philosopher believed that all men were born with the rights to Life, Liberty, and Property.
Who is John Locke?
This conflict was started as a result of an ever-growing power and wage gap between the Nobility/clergy and the peasantry.
What is the French Revolution?
Bolivar, San Martin, Hidalgo.
What are Latin American Revolutions?
Scientists at this time often received pushback from this group.
What is the Church?
This monarch believed wholeheartedly in Divine Right and was known as the Sun King.
Who is Louis XIV of France?
Locke's ideas helped the drafters of this document, which the Colonies of north America used to separate from the English Crown.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The Latin American Revolutions were started over a growing resentment of this group by Creoles, among other things.
What are Peninsulares?
L'Ouverture, Dessalines, Napoleon.
What is the Haitian Revolution?
This scientist developed the Telescope, Discovered craters on the moon, and proved heliocentrism.
Who is Galileo?
This was the Russian monarch who attempted to usher Russia into the modern age.
Who is Peter the Great?
Most of all, the ideas spread by the enlightenment philosophers directly led to a rise in this.
What are Independence Movements
These two men were instrumental in Leading/Inspiring revolutionary efforts in Central and South America
Who are Bolivar and San Martin?
Galileo, Copernicus, Kepler.
What is the Scientific Revolution?