EL- Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

Causes of the Scientific Revolution

Invention of the printing press, an increase in travel and exploration, universities adding courses in math and science

Scientific Revolution

A new way of thinking about the natural world (using reason and logic)

Heliocentric Theory

the idea that the earth and the other planets revolve around the sun.

Geocentric Theory

theory that the earth is the center of the universe

Galileo Galilei

Used telescope to support heliocentric theory

Enlightenment

a movement that emphasized science and reason as guides to help see the world more clearly

Scientific Method

A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem

Natural Rights

Life, Liberty, and Property

John Locke

English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights

Voltaire

French philosophe who believed in the freedom of speech and freedom of religion

Montesquieu

Philosopher who believed in a separation of powers and checks and balances

Beccaria

Abolishment of torture, reforms for the justice system

Wollstonecraft

English writer who wanted women's rights and equal education for women

What did the Enlightenment promote?

A belief in progress, a more secular outlook, and faith in science

Paris Salons

social gatherings hosted by women where the ideas of the Enlightenment were discussed and debated

Enlightened Despot

Absolute ruler who used his or her power to bring about political and social change; embraced the ideas of the Enlightenment

Diderot's Encyclopedia

spread Enlightenment ideas to educated people all over the world; was banned because it threated the powers of the monarchy and the church

Articles of Confederation

the first government of the United States; gave too much power to the states

Why did the enlightened despots adapt?

To avoid revolution

What country helped the United States during the American Revolution?

France