The Enlightenment
Rights everyone is born with — life, liberty, and property
Natural Rights
Used observation and experimentation to explain the world.
Scientific Revolution
People moving from farms to cities.
Urbanization
Belief one race is superior.
Racism
One person has complete control.
Dictatorship
An agreement where people give up some freedoms for government protection.
Social Contract
Colonists fought Britain over unfair taxes and lack of representation.
American Revolution
Skilled workers, professionals, factory owners.
Middle Class
Avoid involvement with other countries.
Isolationism
Thousands were executed as enemies of the revolution.
Reign of Terror
A ruler has total power.
Absolute Monarchy
The Third Estate overthrew the monarchy due to inequality and heavy taxes.
French Revolution
Government should not interfere in business.
Laissez Faire
Spreads Christianity.
Missionary
Goods made in factories using machines.
Factory System
Rulers believed their power came from God.
Divine Right
The middle class (business owners, professionals).
Bourgeoisie
Work done step-by-step to increase speed.
Assembly Line
Europe divided Africa.
Berlin Conference
Area under direct foreign control.
Colony
People hold the power, usually through voting.
Democracy
Sun is the center of the universe.
Heliocentric Theory
One company controls an industry.
Monopoly
Russia vs. Japan over Manchuria.
Russo-Japanese War
Each branch of government can limit the others.
Checks and Balances