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Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
American Revolution
French Revolution & Napoleon
Industrial Revolution
100

The scientist discovering that the sun is the center of the solar system

Copernicus

100

What's another term for the Enlightenment period?

The age of reason

100

Who was ruling the colonies before America's independence?

King George III / Great Britain

100

Consisted of monarchy and 3 estates

The old order

100

What was the cottage industry?

Workers produced goods at home

200

What is the geocentric theory?

The idea that Earth is the centre of the universe

200

Which city was the centre of enlightenment thinkers and salons?

Paris

200

What is the Boston Tea Party?

American protestors boarded the ships and threw tea into the harbor.
200

A promise to stay united until a constitution is written

The Tennis Court Oath

200

Which invention allowed for more efficient production and powering of machines

The steam engine

300

A set of procedures to acquire new scientific knowledge

Scientific Method

300

Which enlightenment thinker believed that people are selfish and greedy?

Thomas Hobbes

300

Who was the leading author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

300
Who was the radical leader of the Reign of Terror? (first and last name)

Maxmillan Robespierre

300

Who wrote the book "Wealth of nations" to promote free markets?

Adam Smith

400

Who proposed the law of universal gravitation?

Isaac Newton

400
According to Hobbes, what is the social contract?
The people in society give up some of their freedom in exchange for safety and order.
400

What caused the American Revolution? 

*at least 2 to get the points

High taxation (stamp act), lack of representation in British government and inspiration by enlightened ideals.

400

A plan to disrupt Britain's trade with other countries through a blockade.

The Continental System

400

What is the enclosure movement? 

(mention at least 2 details to get the points)

Wealthy landowners bought more land to grow fields

Allowed more efficient farming and increased food supply

Left many poor farmers without work

500

What is the main difference between the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment?

The Scientific Revolution involved advances related to the natural/physical world while the Enlightenment was focused on improving society, economy and government.

500
To promote freedom of speech, who said: 


"I will disagree with what you say, but I will defend your right to say it"

Voltaire

500

What are the 3 branches of American government?

Legislative, Judicial, Executive

500

Meeting to create a plan to restore order and stability in Europe after Napoleon's exile

The Congress of Vienna

500

What is socialism?

A theory that for the good of society, the government should own and control industries.