Royal Society of London

the leading English scientific organization, made up of leading merchants, planters and even theologians, all devoted to the discoveries of scientific ideas.

The overall deadliest known disease in the history of the world. In the 20th century alone there were approximately 500,000,000 people who died of this disease.

invited both men and women to a series of literary and political discussions in her home

injecting a person with a small dose of a dead virus to help build up defenses to a disease

The overall deadliest known disease in the history of the world. In the 20th century alone there were approximately 500,000,000 people who died of this disease.

the leading English scientific organization, made up of leading merchants, planters and even theologians, all devoted to the discoveries of scientific ideas.

invited both men and women to a series of literary and political discussions in her home

injecting a person with a small dose of a dead virus to help build up defenses to a disease

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu

invited both men and women to a series of literary and political discussions in her home

injecting a person with a small dose of a dead virus to help build up defenses to a disease

the leading English scientific organization, made up of leading merchants, planters and even theologians, all devoted to the discoveries of scientific ideas.

The overall deadliest known disease in the history of the world. In the 20th century alone there were approximately 500,000,000 people who died of this disease.

injecting a person with a small dose of a dead virus to help build up defenses to a disease

Discovered the small pox vaccine.

invited both men and women to a series of literary and political discussions in her home

The overall deadliest known disease in the history of the world. In the 20th century alone there were approximately 500,000,000 people who died of this disease.

Discovered the small pox vaccine.

invited both men and women to a series of literary and political discussions in her home

Milder version of smallpox. In the late 18th century, milkmaids caught this from the cows they milked.

injecting a person with a small dose of a dead virus to help build up defenses to a disease

Milder version of smallpox. In the late 18th century, milkmaids caught this from the cows they milked.

King of France during the French Revolution

one of the 18th century European monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule justly and respect the rights of subjects

An enlightened ruler who was a musician, patron of the arts, and friend to Voltaire, Frederick the Great was also the architect of Prussia's military success against another great monarch

King of France during the French Revolution

Discovered the small pox vaccine.

Milder version of smallpox. In the late 18th century, milkmaids caught this from the cows they milked.

one of the 18th century European monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule justly and respect the rights of subjects

An enlightened ruler who was a musician, patron of the arts, and friend to Voltaire, Frederick the Great was also the architect of Prussia's military success against another great monarch

Milder version of smallpox. In the late 18th century, milkmaids caught this from the cows they milked.

King of France during the French Revolution

War of Austrian Succession

This war was over the inheritance of the throne by Maria Theresa, for the Salic law prevented a woman from solely ruling the state

became queen through pragmatic sanction, fought for her inheritance, people thought she was weak, left with no money or army; the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of Habsburg

the part of Austria that Frederick the Great captured, and it started the War of Austrian Succession

France and Austria, traditional enemies, now allied against Prussia-Britain, traditional ally of Russia, supported Prussia-bloodiest war since 30 Yrs War

Maria Theresa of Austria

became queen through pragmatic sanction, fought for her inheritance, people thought she was weak, left with no money or army; the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of Habsburg

An enlightened ruler who was a musician, patron of the arts, and friend to Voltaire, Frederick the Great was also the architect of Prussia's military success against another great monarch

This war was over the inheritance of the throne by Maria Theresa, for the Salic law prevented a woman from solely ruling the state

the part of Austria that Frederick the Great captured, and it started the War of Austrian Succession

France and Austria, traditional enemies, now allied against Prussia-Britain, traditional ally of Russia, supported Prussia-bloodiest war since 30 Yrs War

became queen through pragmatic sanction, fought for her inheritance, people thought she was weak, left with no money or army; the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of Habsburg

This war was over the inheritance of the throne by Maria Theresa, for the Salic law prevented a woman from solely ruling the state

Frederick II of Prussia

An enlightened ruler who was a musician, patron of the arts, and friend to Voltaire, Frederick the Great was also the architect of Prussia's military success against another great monarch

Milder version of smallpox. In the late 18th century, milkmaids caught this from the cows they milked.

King of France during the French Revolution

one of the 18th century European monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule justly and respect the rights of subjects

Diplomatic Revolution of 1756

France and Austria, traditional enemies, now allied against Prussia-Britain, traditional ally of Russia, supported Prussia-bloodiest war since 30 Yrs War

War fought in the colonies from 1754 to 1763 between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio River Valley area. The English won the war and the Peace of Paris was negotiated in 1763.

Peace treaty signed to end the French and Indian War (The Seven Years' War) in 1763. Great Britain gained French Canada and Spanish Florida. France gave Spain its western territory

Frederick the Great considered himself this, and many of his reforms were for the improvement of society, but most were intended to increase the power of the state.

Seven Years' War (French and Indian War)

War fought in the colonies from 1754 to 1763 between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio River Valley area. The English won the war and the Peace of Paris was negotiated in 1763.

Peace treaty signed to end the French and Indian War (The Seven Years' War) in 1763. Great Britain gained French Canada and Spanish Florida. France gave Spain its western territory.

Frederick the Great considered himself this, and many of his reforms were for the improvement of society, but most were intended to increase the power of the state.

Seized the throne from her weak husband/czar Peter III Ruled as empress until 1796; She expanded Russia's borders; She acquired territory from Poland

Peace treaty signed to end the French and Indian War (The Seven Years' War) in 1763. Great Britain gained French Canada and Spanish Florida. France gave Spain its western territory. (p. 71)

War fought in the colonies from 1754 to 1763 between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio River Valley area. The English won the war and the Peace of Paris was negotiated in 1763. (p. 70)

Frederick the Great considered himself this, and many of his reforms were for the improvement of society, but most were intended to increase the power of the state.

Seized the throne from her weak husband/czar Peter III Ruled as empress until 1796; She expanded Russia's borders; She acquired territory from Poland

"first servant of the state"

Frederick the Great considered himself this, and many of his reforms were for the improvement of society, but most were intended to increase the power of the state.

Seized the throne from her weak husband/czar Peter III Ruled as empress until 1796; She expanded Russia's borders; She acquired territory from Poland

War fought in the colonies from 1754 to 1763 between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio River Valley area. The English won the war and the Peace of Paris was negotiated in 1763. (p. 70)

Peace treaty signed to end the French and Indian War (The Seven Years' War) in 1763. Great Britain gained French Canada and Spanish Florida. France gave Spain its western territory. (p. 71)

Catherine II of Russia

Seized the throne from her weak husband/czar Peter III Ruled as empress until 1796; She expanded Russia's borders; She acquired territory from Poland

A peasant who claimed to be Peter III and led a peasant revolt against Catherine but it resulted in worse conditions for them than before

england develops into a constitutional monarch, parliament "to take things over and makes the laws, the ruler is limited by constitution and laws.

group of officials who head government departments and advise the President

A peasant who claimed to be Peter III and led a peasant revolt against Catherine but it resulted in worse conditions for them than before

Peace treaty signed to end the French and Indian War (The Seven Years' War) in 1763. Great Britain gained French Canada and Spanish Florida. France gave Spain its western territory. (p. 71)

Frederick the Great considered himself this, and many of his reforms were for the improvement of society, but most were intended to increase the power of the state.

Seized the throne from her weak husband/czar Peter III Ruled as empress until 1796; She expanded Russia's borders; She acquired territory from Poland

England (constitutional monarchy)

england develops into a constitutional monarch, parliament "to take things over and makes the laws, the ruler is limited by constitution and laws.

A peasant who claimed to be Peter III and led a peasant revolt against Catherine but it resulted in worse conditions for them than before

Seized the throne from her weak husband/czar Peter III Ruled as empress until 1796; She expanded Russia's borders; She acquired territory from Poland

group of officials who head government departments and advise the President

Dynasty that emerged after Charles and the Stuart line were passed over by Act of Succesion.

the first true prime minister of Britain

an economic theory whose goal is building a state's wealth and power by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals in return

the Hanoverian dynasty, George I, George II, and George III

Dynasty that emerged after Charles and the Stuart line were passed over by Act of Succesion.

england develops into a constitutional monarch, parliament "to take things over and makes the laws, the ruler is limited by constitution and laws.

group of officials who head government departments and advise the President

the first true prime minister of Britain

an economic theory whose goal is building a state's wealth and power by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals in return

Laws that governed trade between England and its colonies. Colonists were required to ship certain products exclusively to England.

an act passed by the British parliament in 1756 that raised revenue from the American colonies by a duty in the form of a stamp required on all newspapers and legal or commercial documents.

an economic theory whose goal is building a state's wealth and power by increasing exports and accumulating precious metals in return

Document formally announcing all the reasons colonies were declaring independence from Britain

an act passed by the British parliament in 1756 that raised revenue from the American colonies by a duty in the form of a stamp required on all newspapers and legal or commercial documents.

Laws that governed trade between England and its colonies. Colonists were required to ship certain products exclusively to England.

British general who surrendered at Yorktown

Document formally announcing all the reasons colonies were declaring independence from Britain

an act passed by the British parliament in 1756 that raised revenue from the American colonies by a duty in the form of a stamp required on all newspapers and legal or commercial documents.

Document formally announcing all the reasons colonies were declaring independence from Britain

British general who surrendered at Yorktown

agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent country

Decalration of Independence

Document formally announcing all the reasons colonies were declaring independence from Britain

Laws that governed trade between England and its colonies. Colonists were required to ship certain products exclusively to England.

an act passed by the British parliament in 1756 that raised revenue from the American colonies by a duty in the form of a stamp required on all newspapers and legal or commercial documents.

British general who surrendered at Yorktown

agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent country

Document creating the United States government. Based on Enlightenment ideas. Ratified in 1788.

women's knee-length trousers, cut with very full legs to resemble a skirt

agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent country

women's knee-length trousers, cut with very full legs to resemble a skirt

Document creating the United States government. Based on Enlightenment ideas. Ratified in 1788.

British general who surrendered at Yorktown

United States Constitution

Document creating the United States government. Based on Enlightenment ideas. Ratified in 1788.

women's knee-length trousers, cut with very full legs to resemble a skirt

agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent country

British general who surrendered at Yorktown

women's knee-length trousers, cut with very full legs to resemble a skirt

British general who surrendered at Yorktown

agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent country

Document creating the United States government. Based on Enlightenment ideas. Ratified in 1788.

unpaid labor to repair roads and bridges

A palace built by Louis XIV outside of Paris; it was home to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Wrote an essay called "What is the 3rd estate" Argued that lower classes were more important than the nobles and the government should be responsible to the people.

a French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate on June 17, 1789, to enact laws and reforms in the name of the French people

A palace built by Louis XIV outside of Paris; it was home to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Destruction of the prison seen as the true start of the French Revolution.

a French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate on June 17, 1789, to enact laws and reforms in the name of the French people

Wrote an essay called "What is the 3rd estate" Argued that lower classes were more important than the nobles and the government should be responsible to the people.

a French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate on June 17, 1789, to enact laws and reforms in the name of the French people

Destruction of the prison seen as the true start of the French Revolution.