Enlightenment and the Age of Revolution

Rousseau believed the people were innately good and they did not need to be controlled by a powerful government. He said people should be able to rule over themselves.

• True

• False

The bourgeoisie were the middle class of France that grew tired of being taxed to death and French kings who kept spending money at their expense

• True

• False

The Committee of Public Safety brought stability to France after the French Revolution by

• creating a national bank, education system, and promoting more religious freedom

• became a country lead by dictatorship

• getting rid of all taxes

The heliocentric theory says that the EARTH is the center of the universe

• True

• False

This ruler takes over his country through a coup de 'tat (military overthrow) and he becomes a very powerful ruler who is well on his way to a strong French empire until Britain and Prussia defeat him.

• Ruosseau

• King Louis XVI

• Napoleon

• Robespierre

This scientist figured out the laws of gravity and calculus

• Newton

• Einstein

• Louis XVI

• Marie Curie

Copernicus said that the SUN is the center of the universe.

• True

• False

This war saw the overthrow of King Louis XVI. It was very bloody in part due to the Reign of Terror. It would end with Napoleon in control of the country

• World War II

• Korean War

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

When people agree to give up some rights for protection from a governing body it is known as a

• Declaration of Rights

• Social Contract

• Absolute Monarchy

What does the separation of power mean when talking about government?

• Giving different branches different powers and checks and balances to make sure one part of the government is not too powerful

• Keeping all of the power in the Kings hands

• Taking power away from the lower class