UNIT FIVE: Revolutions (c. 1750 to c. 1900 CE)

Vocabulary flashcards from the lecture notes on revolutions and the Enlightenment.

John Locke

An influential Enlightenment philosopher known for his ideas about natural rights and the social contract.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A philosopher who emphasized the importance of individual freedom and the idea of general will in political theory.

Voltaire

A writer and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties and criticism of established religion.

Mary Wollstonecraft

An early feminist writer whose work 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' argued for women's rights and education.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes the interests of a particular nation, often leading to the quest for independence or sovereignty.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.

Natural Rights

Rights that are considered to be inherent and inalienable, typically including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Social Contract

The theory that individuals consent, either explicitly or implicitly, to form a society and abide by its rules.

Industrialization

The process of transitioning to an industrial economy, characterized by the use of machinery and production processes.

Revolutions

Fundamental and relatively sudden changes in political power or organizational structures, often through protests or rebellions.