Geschiedenis toets

Scientific revolution

Significant scientific changes.

Empirical thinking

Knowledge through observation and experimentation.

Rationalism

Knowledge through logical reasoning.

Heliocentrism

The sun as the center.

Mechanical worldview

The world as a machine.

Absolutism

King with all power.

Droit divin

Divine right of kings.

Glorious Revolution

Takeover of power by William III.

Slavery

People as property.

Plantation farming

Agriculture with slaves.

Triangular trade

Trade between Europe, Africa, and America.

Middle Passage

The journey of slaves to America.

Enlightenment

Movement for freedom.

Rational optimism

Belief in progress.

Philosophes

Enlightenment thinkers.

Social mobility

Rising/falling in society.

Social contract

Agreement between the people and government.

Trias Politica

Division of power.

Encyclopédie

Book of knowledge.

Free market economy

Economy with few regulations.

Individualism

Importance of the individual.