Scientific Revolution People
Who was Galileo and what did he invent?
He was an astronomer and inventor. He believed that the sun was the center of the universe and he proved this theory by discovering the moons of Jupiter/Venus. He designed his own telescope.)
Who was Adam Smith?
He was a Scottish economist who created the idea of laisses-idea (free trade, governments could not tell businesses what to sell or trade).
What two inventions were created during the Scientific Revolution?
The Telescope and the Microscope
Who won the American Revolution?
The American colonists.
What enlightenment thinker inspired Thomas Jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Who was Copernicus and what did he invent?
(He invented the heliocentric theory (that the sun is the center of the universe). Galileo supported his idea. He did not publish his book until he died because the Catholic church disapproved.)
Who was Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
He wrote a book The Social Contract, and he believed people should have power to choose their governments (Democracy)
What is the Geocentric Theory?
It is the theory that the earth is the center of the universe and everything revolves around it.
In the Declaration, Thomas Jefferson explained why the Americans were creating a new nation.
He referred to the enlightenment thinker, John Locke’s idea that people can overthrow a government that ignores their rights.
What are checks and balances?
It is a system that enabled each branch to limit the power of the other branches.
Who was Isaac Newton and what did he invent?
He discovered gravity and laws of motion.
Who was Mary Wollstonecraft?
She wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Women and advocated for women to have more rights.
What is the Heliocentric Theory?
It is the theory that the sun is the center of the solar system (or the universe for people during the time who had not concept of the solar system).
What were the Articles of Confederation?
It was the first plan of government created by the American colonists. They were quickly replaced by the Constitution because it became clear that the Articles were too weak to deal with the new nation’s problems.
What did Ceasar Sarter ask the American colonists to do in his article? (From the DBQ)
To abolish slavery
Who was Descartes and what did he write.
He wrote a book called Discourse of the Mind, which included his famous quote “I think, therefore, I am"
Who was Thomas Paine?
He wrote a pamphlet called Common Sense, and he encouraged American colonists to break away from Britain.
Why did the church want to stop Galileo from teaching the heliocentric theory?
They did not want to be wrong.
What is the Constitution?
It was the form of government created during the Constitutional Convention. It includes seven articles, which created the US government. The articles created a system called checks and balances, which enabled each branch to limit the power of the other branches.
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For bonus points, what are the three branches of the US government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
Which Ancient Greek philosopher created the Geocentric theory (where the earth is the center of the solar system/universe)?
Ptolemy
Who was Ceasar Sarter?
He believed that the American colonists should follow the golden rule and abolish slavery. Especially, since the American Revolution was about freedom and protecting people’s rights.
What is an astronomer?
Someone who observes the universe and can make predictions about where stars/planets will be in the sky.
What is the Bill of Rights?
it is the first 10 amendments to the constitution are called The Bill of Rights. It guaranteed certain rights to citizens that the government could not violate. These rights included freedom of religion, speech, and press, and the right to trial by jury.
Bonus: Who is Ms. Minnear's favorite Star Wars character?
Obi-Wan Kenobi