earth-centered view of the universe

Sun-centered view of the universe

an 18th-century European movement in which thinkers attempted to apply the principles of reason and the scientific method to all aspects of society

the agreement by which people define and limit their individual rights, thus creating an organized society or government

a logical procedure for gathering information about the natural world, in which experimentation and observation are used to test hypotheses

a major change in European Thought, starting in the mid-1500s, in which the study of the natural world began to be characterized by careful observation and the questioning of accepted beliefs

relating to a simple, elegant style (based on ideas and themes from ancient Greece and Rome) that characterized the arts in Europe during the late 1700s

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

a statement of the reasons for the American colonies’ break with Britain,approved by the Second Continental Congress in 1776

measures designed to prevent any one branch of government from dominating the others

the first ten amendments to the U.S.Constitution, which protect citizens’ basic rights and freedoms

developed the heliocentric theory

Italian scientist made key advances in astronomy, such as sun spots and Jupiter Moons

Developed the Theory of Motion and explained the law of gravity

produces world’s first vaccination—for smallpox

dissected Corpses and published his findings

All humans were naturally selfish and wicked, therefore governments must keep order

Argued that laws were made to preserve order, and not punish

Argued women should be educated equally with men

stated if the government fails to protect natural rights, citizens have the right to…overthrow the government .

Ruled Russia & vastly enlarged the Russian empire

the first true English novel

fought for..Tolerance,Reason,Freedom of religious belief,Freedom of speech &

used Satire in his books

ideas form the foundation of Modern Democracy

ideas become the basis of the U.S. Constitution.

.created a large set of books called Encyclopedia's

Under the influence of the Enlightenment, styles began to change in

John Locke stated if the government fails to protect natural rights, citizens have the right to ________

The idea that the earth and other planets revolved around the Sun

Galileo's discoveries supported ________theory

Thinkers who developed the Scientific Method

One of the most important scientific books ever written

Thomas Hobbes in his book ________compared the government to a sea monster

Isaac Newton compared the universe to a

John Locke stated people were reasonable and had natural rights to _________________________________________

People should hand over their rights to a strong ruler......This is what Thomas Hobbes called

John Locke Stated that government's power came from