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| Theory of the universe that states the earth is the center, and that the sun revolves around it. |
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| Theory of the universe that states the sun is the center, and that the earth revolves around it. |
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| An offshoot of the Renaissance in which scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the workings of the universe. One of the main ideas to come out of the Scientific Revolution was the use of the Scientific Method. The Scientific Method uses observation and experimentation to explain theories on how the universe works |
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| The spreading of ideas through contact such as trade or war |
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| (1564-1642) Italian astronomer. One of the founders of Europe's scientific revolution, one of his main contributions is the application of the telescope to astronomy. He was able to prove Copernicus’ heliocentric model correct. |
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| Causes of the Scientific Revolution |
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printing press reformation of the church exploration ideas of renaissance |
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A philosopher who wrote about government |
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| A movement in the 18th century that stressed the importance of reason and science in philosophy and the study of human society. Occurred in Western Europe |
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| Concept of John Locke’s that states all people have the right to life, liberty, and property. |
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| French philosopher Jean Jaques Rousseau's book in which he wrote that people were basically good, and that society, and its unequal distribution of wealth, were the cause of most problems. Rousseau believed that government should be run according to the will of the majority, which he called the General Will. He claimed that the General Will would always act in the best interest of the people. |
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| Term given to the middle class people in society |
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| In colonial Latin America, Spanish official sent to govern Latin American colonies. They controlled government completely. |
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| In colonial Latin America, American born Spanish gentry, They owned most of the land but were treated like second class citizens, and were denied political rights. |
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| (1694-1778) French philosopher. He believed that freedom of speech was the best weapon against bad government. He also spoke out against the corruption of the French government, and the intolerance of the Catholic Church. |
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| (1712-1778) French writer and Enlightenment philosopher who wrote a book called, The Social Contract, where he stated that people were basically good, and that society, and its unequal distribution of wealth, were the cause of most problems. Rousseau believed that government should be run according to the will of the majority, which he called the General Will. He claimed that the General Will would always act in the best interest of the people. |
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| A place where gatherd to discuss the Enlightenment |
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| A monarch who retains absolute control of their country while also enacting reform based on Enlightenment ideas. |
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Pride in one’s country or culture, often excessive in nature.
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| Where the people could limit the kings or rulers power in government |
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| Meeting of European political leaders to reestablish former territorial borders after the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the fall of Napoleon. The Congress was held in Vienna from September 1814 to June 1815, and was dominated by Prince Metternich of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. |
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| A political policy in which countries attempt to preserve peace by keeping an equal military and economic status. |
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| A dramatic change in ideas, practice, or government |
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| Causes of The French Revolution |
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Denial of rights economic debt impact of othe revolutions enlightenment ideas |
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| Class system in France before the French Revolution. There were three Estates, First Estate was Clergy, Second was Nobility, and Third was peasants, merchants, and townspeople. |
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The legislative body of France. Composed of representatives from the three estates which are Clergy in the First Estate, Nobles in the Second Estate, and peasants in the Third Estate. Each Estate is entitled to one vote on legislative matters. The Estates General was never as strong as the British Parliament of the American Congress.
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| (1754-1793) King of France between 1774 and 1792. He was overthrown during the French Revolution and later beheaded. |
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| First new government during the first stage of the French Revolution. |
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This is were the giaten was brought about to cut peoples heads off to exicute them |
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| Napoleon's Impact on Europe |
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He had taken alot of territory in the end he had lost it all and they had exiled him to a island. |
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| (1783-1830):Latin american revolutionary responsable for the ousting of spain from much of south america during the 19th century.he is conciderd to be the most important figure in the fight foe latin american independence. |
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| An african american slave in Haiti, France in 1803.Part of a 100,000 person (slave) revolt. this waas also the first black colony to be declared independent. |
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| a battle land that has been conqured |
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| (1588-1679):english Philosopher and Political leader. |
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