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Enlightenment
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100
This revolt occured after Phillip II raised taxes in teh Netherlands.
What is the Dutch Revolt?
100
This Russian social class consisted of landowning nobles.
Who are boyars?
100
This infamous ruler was convicted of high treason and publically executed.
Who was Charles I?
100
This was the intellectual movement that stressed reasons, thoughts, and the power of individuals to solve problems.
What is enlightenment?
100
This is the site where American troops trapped Cornwallis where he latered surrenderd.
What is Yorktown?
200
This document stated the Hugenots could live peacefully in France.
What is the Edict of Nantes?
200
This war resulted in Bohemia becoming part of Austria.
What is the seven Years War?
200
This army general led the English Civil War and was also known as 'Lord Protecter'.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
200
This is the author of the social contract.
Who is Jean Jacques Rousseau?
200
This theroy states the sun is the center of the universe.
What is the heliocentric theory?
300
This French ruler was part of the 30 years war, war of Spanish Succession, and canceled the Edict of Nantes.
Who was Louis XIV?
300
This elctor came to power to ruler over Brandenburg.
Who is Frederick II?
300
This document increased Parliment's power over royal's power.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
300
This author wrote, Leviathan, which stated people were naturally evil and wicked.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
300
This event began the the war and raised an army under the command of George Washington.
What is the second Continental Congress?
400
This ruler sent the Spanish Armada to England because he felt his religion had been betrayed.
Who is Phillip II?
400
This ruler gave nobles absolute power over serfs.
Who is Catherine the Great?
400
This couple overthrew James II from fear of a Catholic dynasty.
Who are William and Mary?
400
This is the author of, the Spirit of the Laws, which stated his belief in political liberty and separation of powers.
Who is Montesquieu?
400
This English politician was a strong believer in the experimental method and often criticized the techniques of ancient and medieval scholars.
Who was Francis Bacon?
500
This person acted as the ruler of France for Louis XII.
Who is Cardinal Richelieu?
500
Peter the Great choose the site of St. Petersburg for this reason.
What is water routes to Europe?
500
Charles wanted to convert England and Scotland to the Anglican religion which resulted in this event.
What is the English Civil War?
500
This philosopher used satire when fighting for freedom of speech which usually got him in trouble with the clergy.
Who is Voltaire Franz?
500
This was the name of the eye glass maker who invented the microscope.
What is Zacharias Janssen?