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an explosion of creativity in art,
writing, and thought that lasted approximately from 1300 to 1600.The Renaissance eventually spread from northern Italy to the rest of Europe.Europe suffered from
both war and plague. Those who survived wanted to celebrate life and the human spirit.In northern Italy, writers and artists began to
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| Printing Press/Gutenberg (technology – How it helped Europe progress and explore?) |
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examines the imperfect conduct of human beings. began with the idea that most people are selfish, fickle, and corrupt.Machiavelli argued that in the
real world of power and politics a prince must sometimes mislead the people
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| Humanism (differences from Middle Ages beliefs) |
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intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements. Instead
of trying to make classical texts agree with Christian teaching as medieval scholars
had, humanists studied them to understand ancient Greek values.In the Middle Ages, some people had demonstrated their piety
by wearing rough clothing and eating plain foods. However, humanists suggested
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| Medici family (impact on Renaissance- think patronage to arts, etc.) |
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| Compass and astrolabe (technologies) |
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| Favorable balance of trade |
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| Czarina Catherine the Great |
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| Louis XIV (14) and the divine right of kings |
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| Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 |
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| Enlightenment (What was it and how did it spark the French Revolution?) |
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| Louis XVI(16) and Marie Antoinette |
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| Reign of Terror (Robespierre) |
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| Corsica (beginnings of his life- what shaped him into a military leader?) |
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| Napoleon’s coronation to become emperor (events and controversy) |
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