Scientists of the Enlightenment
The first to propose that the Earth was in a Heliocentric orbit.
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
I adopted western culture, clothes, and styles.
Who is Peter the Great?
I am the Author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
He was tried and executed...HIS HEAD WAS CHOPPED OFF!!!
Who is King Charles I?
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"
What was the Motto of the French Revolution?
This Scientist was known as the "Father of Experimental Science".
Who is Galileo?
Hysteria gripped villagers and more than a 100,000 people were charged with witchcraft.
What is Witchcraft Trials?
“ I disapprove of what you say, but I would defend to the death your right to say it.”
Who is Voltaire?
This English King restored the British Monarchy.
Who is King Charles II?
France was bankrupt
"Why did Louis XVI call a meeting of the Estates General?
I discovered how the Heart circulated blood through the body.
Who is William Harvey?
My objective was to defeat England and her queen, Elizabeth, and force them to return to the Catholic church.
Who is King Philip II of Spain?
Key Idea: Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances.
Separate government jobs into different categories….Ex.
Legislative – or law-making branch.
Who is Baron de Montesquieu?
*No Shots Fired, it was a bloodless war
*Ended the Divine Right of Kings
*New King and Queen willing to share Power
Why was the Glorious Revolution "Glorious"?
Roughly 40,000 people were killed, mostly peasants.
What was the Reign of Terror?
I am the "Father of Rationalism".
Who is Descartes?
Monarchs receive their right to rule directly from God, and are accountable only to God.
What is Divine Right of Kings?
This is situation in which there is an absence of rules, laws, or an authority figuire.
What is a State of Nature?
This King and Queen from the Netherlands was peacefully brought in to RULE England.
Who is William and Mary?
"We were the most radical group during the French Revolution."
Who were the Sans-Cullottes?
I developed the Scientific Method of study.W
Who is Bacon?
Limited Government
Separation of Power
Free Speech, Freedom of Religion
No Cruel and Unusual Punishment/Torture
Written constitution/laws (Social Contract)
Equality
What are Enlightenment Ideas?
1700’s - This time period was called the Enlightenment or...?
What is the Age of Reason?
Re-organized Parliament’s army into a New Model Army. In 1646, he defeated the King’s forces in the English Civil War.
Who is Oliver Cromwell?
The Committee of Public Safety was the government and Robespierre was the infamous leader.
Who was the leader of and during the Reign of Terror?