Enlightenment
This Polish scientist argued that the Sun must be at the center of the universe rather than the Earth
Who is Copernicus
French philosopher who taught about the "Social Contract"
Who is Rousseau
English philosopher who introduced the world to the modern scientific method
Who is Sir Francis Bacon
In summary, the French Revolution was fought based on a desire for what concept
What is social equality
The French Revolution was largely by what major world event?
What is the American Revolution
Scottish economist Adam Smith described his ideal economic philosophy as this
What is Laissez-Faire
This event was the result of surviving serfs demanding freedom and higher wages after the first round of the Plague in the 1380s was over
What is the Peasants' Revolt of 1381
This French philosopher introduced the concept of the "social contract"
Who is Rousseau
The radical leader who initiated the Reign of Terror
Who is Robespierre
Leader of the Reign of Terror
Who is Maximilien Robespierre
The "clockmaker theory" is a consistent tenet of a group of believers called
Who are the Deists
This famous inventor created the printing press, allowing controversial materials to be spread across Europe
Who is Johann Gutenberg
Italian thinker who fought against excess punishment and the death penalty
Who is Beccaria
French members of the third-estate met here when they were locked out of the general meeting of the Estates by the King
What is the tennis court?
The chief voters for laws under the 1795 Constitution were whom?
Who are the electors
This philosopher argued against excessive and capital punishment
Who is Beccaria
This Italian explorer discovered the coasts of central and South America and played an integral role in the naming of the land
Who is Amerigo Vespucci
This female scientist discovered her own comet and was ultimately turned down from a teaching position at Berlin Academy
Who is Maria Winkelmann
This famous French writers composed "Friend of the People", a manifesto about why the French people ought to revolt against the government
Who is Marat
Who is Montesquieu
This group of angry revolters stormed the King's residence in France in 1792 and forced the overthrow of the monarchy
What is the Paris Commune
German scientist/philosopher who claimed that humans could not be the only source of intelligence and creation in the world
Who is Margaret Cavendish
Strongest leader of the Sans-Culottes
Who is Georges Danton