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The Scientific Revolution
The Enlightenment
The American Revolution
100
The new way of thinking that emerged in the mid-1500's
What is the Scientific Revolution
100
Denis Diderot wrote this to promote knowledge.
What is the Encyclopedia
100
American colonists objected to this tax by the British Parliament because they had no representation
What is the Stamp Act
200
Before the Scientific Revolution these were the traditional authorities
What was the Church and ancient scholars
200
This philosopher believed that the purpose of government was to protect people's natural rights.
Who is John Locke
200
During the Boston Tea Party, the sons of Liberty dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest
What is a tax on tea
300
This scientist posed theories that brought him into direct conflict with the Church
Who is Galileo
300
In The Spirit of the Laws, this philosopher argued that the best form of government included a separation of powers
Who is Montesquieu
300
On July 4, 1776 this document was adopted by the Continental Congress.
What is the Declaration of Independence
400
This theory held that Earth was the center of the universe and that the sun, moon, and planets revolved around it.
What is the geocentric theory
400
This philosopher wrote, "Man is born free but everywhere is in chains."
Who is Rousseau
400
This General led the American troops in the War for Independence
Who is George Washington
500
This new kind of math could be used to predict the effects of gravity.
What is calculus
500
Rousseau believed that people were naturally good; another philosopher believed the opposite
Who is Hobbes
500
This Battle was the turning point in the War for Independence because it convinced the French to contribute to the American war effort.
What is the Battle of Saratoga