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French Rev. Vocab
100
Published works explaining the universal theory of gravity
What is Isaac Newton
100
Responsible for the Social Contract Theory; Believed in a strong monarchy to enforce law.
What is Thomas Hobbes
100
1st President of the United States; commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution
What is George Washington
100
King of France from 1774 to 1792; his unpopular policies helped trigger the French Revolution. He was executed by guillotine.
What is Louis XVI
100
(1793-94) Period of time in France during the tyrannical rule of Robespierre; Thousands were executed.
What is Reign of Terror
200
Proposed that the Earth revolved around the Sun (Heliocentric Theory)
What is Copernicus
200
Believed in the separation of government and the church. Also believed that the people had the right to rebel against their government.
What is John Locke
200
Used Enlightenment ideas from Locke and Rousseau to write the Declaration of Independence.
What is Thomas Jefferson
200
Became emperor of France after overthrowing the National Assembly; conquered most of Europe by 1814.
What is Napoleon Bonaparte
200
Provide at least two CAUSES of the French Revolution
What is Poor harvests; food shortages Weak leadership from the king. Spread of Enlightenment ideas. Fall of the Bastille.
300
Built the 1st working telescope
What is Galileo
300
- Seperation of powers - Three branches of government - Checks and balances
What is Baron de Montesquieu
300
Convinced France to support the Americans which helped push the Americans to victory.
What is Ben Franklin
300
Leader of the National Assembly during its bloodiest time.
What is Robespierre
300
Daily Double: Describe at least three EFFECTS of the French Revolution
France adopted a written constitution End of the monarchy Reign of terror Napoleon seizes power Revolutionary ideas spread.
400
Flemish scientist who pioneered the study of ANATOMY
What is Andreas Vesalius
400
Free market economy (no government involvement in business) a.k.a. capitalism; Allow competition to set the prices and wages (salaries).
What is Adam Smith
400
Came to a Constitutional Convention with a plan to revise the government considered the "Father of the Constitution".
What is James Madison
400
The 3rd Estate, took over after overthrowing the monarchy.
What is National Assembly
400
1st written Constitution; guaranteed certain human rights and other freedoms.
What is Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
500
"I think therefore I am"; Used math and logic to solve problems; Pioneered the Scientific Method
What is Rene Descartes
500
Freedom of religion & speech advocate; "I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"
What is Voltaire
500
This document was created and passed to protect individual freedoms like speech and religion.
What is Bill of Rights
500
the middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people
What is Bourgeoisie
500
New system of French law. Ended some unfair laws but also restricted some basic rights.
What is Napoleonic Code