Scientific Revolution
"It is legal because I wish it"
This quote supports what kind of government?
Unlimited Government
The concept of natural rights is most closely associated with which historical figure?
John Locke
What caused the English Civil War to begin?
King Charles attempted to arrest 5 members of Parliament.
Many of the Enlightenment ideas were used as the basis of justification for the American Revolution through which document?
Deceleration of Independence
What was the immediate cause of World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The sun is at the center of the universe.
Which historical figure provided evidence for this scientific theory?
Galileo
Which ideals were the Enlightenment based upon?
Science and reason
When the Magna Carta was signed in 1215, what effect did it have on King John?
Limited the Kings power
The Declaration of Independence was heavily influenced by the ideas of which person?
John Locke
Which kind of Warfare became popular during WW1?
Trench warfare
With what theory did Copernicus challenge the ancient way of thinking about planetary motion?
Heliocentric Theory
Which type of government would John Locke most likely support?
A government elected by the people
How did the English Civil War impact the culture of England?
Increased Democracy
Which major event was inspired by the Enlightenment?
American Revolution
What was an immediate cause of the United States' entry in World War I?
Zimmerman Telegram
In addition to raising taxes, how did French and Russian monarchs exercise their absolute powers?
Used their military to enforce government policies
The three branches of government being able to critique each other is called?
Checks and Balances
Why was the Glorious Revolution so glorious?
There was no bloodshed or war
How does a constitution create a limited government?
A constitution specifically outlines what powers a government does and does not have.
Which leader developed the Fourteen Points?
Woodrow Wilson
What institution was most threatened by the theories of the Scientific Revolution?
The Church
Why did Baron de Montesquieu believe governments should be split into different branches?
to prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful
What was the name of Oliver Cromwell's army?
New Model Army
How did Montesquieu's idea of separation of powers influence the American government?
The U.S divided itself into three branches of Government
Which treaty ended World War I and was signed in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles