Terms & Definitions
A style of government where a single monarch has absolute power.
What is absolutism?
Enlightenment was possible due to this revolution.
What is the scientific revolution?
Who was King George III?
The idea that the ruling monarch is a gods representative on earth.
What is the divine right?
What are books/pamphlets/encyclopedias?
(Extra 100 pts. for encyclopedias)
Who are other nobles and religious authorities?
This massive religious movement against the Catholic Church led to the rise of Absolutism in Europe.
What is the Protestant Reformation?
This Enlightenment philosopher wanted equal education rights for women/girls.
Who was Mary Wollstonecraft?
The King of France for 72 years from 1643 - 1715. He had the Palace of Versailles built & established French culture across the world.
Who is King Louis XIV (14th)?
A intellectual/philosophical revolution that created the idea that the government should do what's best for the people.
What is Enlightenment?
This Enlightenment philosopher believed the govt. could be overthrown if they didn't respect the rights of the people.
Who was John Locke?
Enlightenment Philosophers inspired this revolution in 1775.
What is the American Revolution?
The branch of government envisioned by Montesquieu that creates laws.
What is the legislative branch?
This Enlightenment philosopher believed in an authoritarian government because he believed society needed to be controlled or else there would be chaos.
Who was Thomas Hobbes?
The Enlightenment Philosopher who wanted government to be separated into 3 branches so one could have a check on eachother.
Who is Montesquieu?