Chapter 22
Geocentric theory
Earth-centered view of the universe
Issac Newton
English scientist
Voltaire
Published more than 70 books of political essays
baroque
grand ornate design
Thomas Jefferson
He wrote the Declaration of independence
Scientific revolution
Change is European thought
Enlightnment
New intellectual movement
Montesquieu
Devoted himself to the study of political liberty
Neoclassical
Artistic style
Checks and balances
each branch checking the action of the other two
Heliocentric theory
Sun-centered
Social contract
law and order
Rousseau
committed too individual freedom
enlightened despot
absolute ruler
federal system
Power was divided between national and state government
Galileo Galilei
Italian Scientist
John Locke
Different more positive view of human nature
Mary Wollstonecraft
She published an essay
Catherine the great
Ruled Russia
Bill of rights
The 10 amendments
Scientific Method
New approach to science
Phliosophes
People could apply reason to all aspects of life
Salon
Regular social gatherings
Declaration of independence
A document