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Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus
Heliocentric Theory
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton
Law of Gravity
Dissected human bodies and created detailed drawings of them
Dissected human bodies and created detailed drawings of them
Andreas Vesalius
The work of Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes help create what?
The work of Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes help create what?
Scientific Method
What is the correct sequence of steps in the scientific method?
What is the correct sequence of steps in the scientific method?
observation, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion
What cause did Mary Wollstonecraft fight for most ardently?
What cause did Mary Wollstonecraft fight for most ardently?
Rights for women
'Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness'. Which Enlightenment philosopher had the greatest impact on this phrase from the Declaration of Independence, by Thomas Jefferson?
'Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness'. Which Enlightenment philosopher had the greatest impact on this phrase from the Declaration of Independence, by Thomas Jefferson?
John Locke
Which idea, taken from Montesquieu, became an integral part of the American system of government?
Which idea, taken from Montesquieu, became an integral part of the American system of government?
Separation of power or checks and balances
Strong advoacte for freedom of religion and freedom of speech during the Enlightenment.
Strong advoacte for freedom of religion and freedom of speech during the Enlightenment.
Voltaire
The idea of a direct democracy is explained by Rousseau in his book _______ ________ ______
The idea of a direct democracy is explained by Rousseau in his book _______ ________ ______
The Social Contract
Term for the meeting places where the ideas of the enlightenment were spread
Term for the meeting places where the ideas of the enlightenment were spread
Salons
Denis Diderot
Denis Diderot
Created the Encyclopedia
New artistic style the replaced the baroque style which stressed grace, elegance, and simplicity.
New artistic style the replaced the baroque style which stressed grace, elegance, and simplicity.
Neoclassical
A system in which rulers tried to rule by enlightenment ideas while still maintaining their royal powers.
A system in which rulers tried to rule by enlightenment ideas while still maintaining their royal powers.
Enlightened Absolutism/Depotism
Where did the Enlightenment ideas spread to?
Where did the Enlightenment ideas spread to?
European society and colonial America
The Declaration of Independence was written who?
The Declaration of Independence was written who?
Thomas Jefferson
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
System of government in which power is shared between the state and national government
System of government in which power is shared between the state and national government
Federal System
The United States first constitution
The United States first constitution
Articles of Confederation
What influence did the ideas of the Enlightenment Philosophers have on the U.S. Declaration and Constitution? Support answer with specific details
What influence did the ideas of the Enlightenment Philosophers have on the U.S. Declaration and Constitution? Support answer with specific details
Voltaire, Locke, Beccaria, Montesquieu
When did the the Enlightenment take place?
When did the the Enlightenment take place?
Mid-seventeenth to late eighteenth centuries
Before the 1500s who and what were the final authorities with regard to most knowledge?
Before the 1500s who and what were the final authorities with regard to most knowledge?
Ancient Greek and Roman thinkers and the Bible/Church
What sorts of reforms did the enlightened despots make?
What sorts of reforms did the enlightened despots make?
Increased religious toleration, reduced censorship and torture, improved education, abolished serfdom
How did the ideas of Hobbes and Locke differ?
How did the ideas of Hobbes and Locke differ?
People are naturally selfish;absolute monarchs to protect society / People are good and can govern themselves; governments should protect natural rights
How did the Enlightenment lead to a more secular outlook?
How did the Enlightenment lead to a more secular outlook?
Offered new explanations for mysteries of nature, prompted people to question authortiy and religious teachings
Why do you think Catherine the Great was attracted to the idea of the philosophers? Why do you think she eventually acted against these ideas?
Why do you think Catherine the Great was attracted to the idea of the philosophers? Why do you think she eventually acted against these ideas?
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