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Identify the path that science took on the world

Science - enlightenment - modern world

faith in science somewhat replaced...

Faith in God

Before: god is the creator and controller. After:

God is only the creator

What was the Edict of Nantes?

Freedom of religion, abolished by catholic clergy in 1685 in France

Who was Louis XIV?

He was the King of France. He took over at age 5, after his father died.

What replaced the intendants?

Nobles

What is mercantilism?

belief in the benefits of profitable trading

What results in a favorable balance of trade?

Exports > imports

Who was Louis XVI

Last king of France before the French Revolution

Who was Jean Baptiste Colbert?

Louis XIV's minister of finance

What are subsidies?

Grants of money (loans)

Who was Robespierre?

His rule in France was known as the "Reign of Terror" and sent many to the guillotine

How did the Comittee of Public Safety deal w/ threats

people were tried (unfairly) and executed

How did Napoleon rise to power?

After Robespierre was killed, France was looking for a powerful leader, thus leading to Napoleons rule

Why did the radical phase of the French Revolution come about?

Threats from inside and outside

What is a coup d'etat?

a sudden overthrow of the government

What changes did the Agricultural Revolution bring about?

New farming techniques, more diverse crops

What did surplus of food and crops bring

Lowered the cost of food

What were the 2 causes of the Agricultural Revolution?

Surplus and scientific revolution

Who was Charles Townsend?

New British leader who wanted colonists to pay for army

What is scientific agriculture?

New farming techniques

What are fodder crops?

Crops used to feed animals

What did new farming techniques lead to?

Surplus in crops

What are some advantages that Britain had for the Industrial Revolution to begin?

Island locations with rivers, and waterways to travel goods

What is the benefit of moving exports over water?

They weigh less on the water making it easier

What were the 2 main natural res ounces that Britain had?

Coal (to power machines) and Iron (for steel)

What is an economic advantage of Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

Banks and credit

What were the Enclosure Acts?

Protects physical property and ideas

What were social advantages of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

Increased employment opportunities

What replaced cottage industries

Factories

Results of the Industrial Revolution

Increased desire for raw materials, which led to imperialism

What happened to the standard of living in Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

Higher quality for some, lower for others.

What is the difference between the middle and working classes?

Middle class owned the factories, and working class worked in them