Astronomy & Science
He introduced the heliocentric model with the Sun at the center.
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
He perfected the single-lens microscope.
Who is Anton van Leeuwenhoek?
Francis Bacon promoted this method for gaining knowledge.
What are observations and experiments?
Rousseau believed society corrupts this.
What is the natural goodness of humans?
Who commanded the Continental Army in 1775?
Who is George Washington?
The Catholic Church objected to this man’s astronomical conclusions because they challenged biblical teachings.
Who is Galileo Galilei?
Isaac Newton is most closely associated with this discovery.
What is the force of gravity?
René Descartes believed truth could be found through this.
What is rational thought?
Mary Wollstonecraft primarily advocated for women’s ___.
What is equal education opportunities?
This battle convinced France to support the American cause.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
Johannes Kepler is remembered for this astronomical achievement.
What is mapping elliptical planetary paths?
Andreas Vesalius revolutionized this field of science.
What is human anatomy?
Thomas Hobbes thought humans are naturally this.
What is naturally selfish and aggressive?
The Boston protest where colonists dumped British tea into the harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This treaty officially ended the American Revolution.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This innovation became the framework for modern scientific inquiry in the 1600s.
What is the scientific method?
Boyle’s Law describes the relationship between these two things.
What are gasses and pressure?
John Locke said people are born with these three rights.
What is life, liberty, and property?
The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
What is break political ties with Great Britain?
He is known as the “Father of the Constitution.”
Who is James Madison?
This scientist spent the rest of his life under house arrest after trial by the Inquisition.
Who is Galileo Galilei?
William Harvey showed that the heart’s primary role is to do this.
What is circulate blood?
Montesquieu promoted this concept in government.
What is separation of powers?
Which principle ensures that no single branch of U.S. government becomes dominant?
What is checks and balances?
Which document guarantees rights and liberties to U.S. citizens?
What is the Bill of Rights?