Absolutism
What is Absolutism
A system where one ruler hold all power
What is the heliocentric theory
The sun is at the center of the universe
What are Natural Rights
Life, liberty, property / rights that every person is born with and the government cannot take away
Inequality in taxes / social classes
What was the result of the Haitian Revolution
Haiti gained independence / Haiti first black republic
What is the divine right of kings?
The belief that kings get their power from God
Who was the 1st to propose the heliocentric theory?
Copernicus
Which philosopher believed in natural rights?
John Locke
What slogan represents American Revolution ideas?
"No taxation without representation"
What did Napoleon do to restore order in France?
created laws, schools, and a stable government
Who said "I am the state" and ruled France as an absolute monarch?
Louis XIV
Which scientist supported heliocentrism with the use of his telescope?
Galileo
Who argued for separation of powers?
Montesquieu
How did Enlightenment ideas contribute to revolutions?
People believed they had rights and could overthrow unfair governments
What was the goal of the Congress of Vienna?
Restore stability and prevent future revolutions
What policy did Peter the Great use to modernize Russia?
Westernization
Who discovered the laws of motion and gravity?
Newton
What is the social contract?
An agreement where people give up some freedoms for protection by government
What was wrong with the 3 Estates system in France?
The Third Estate paid most of the taxes but had the least amount of power
What happened to Napoleon in Russia?
Why are Louis XIV and Peter the Great considered absolute rulers?
How did the Scientific Revolution influence the Enlightenment?
It encouraged people to use reason and apply natural laws to society.
What was the main goal of Enlightenment thinkers?
To use reason to improve government and society
How did the American Revolution influence other revolutions?
It showed that people could successfully overthrow a government
What was a major result of Latin American revolutions?
Independence from Spain