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Geocentric Theory:earth-centered view of the universe
Scientific Revolution:Old assumption with new views
Heliocentric Theory:Sun-centered view of the universe
Galileo Galilei:An Italian scientist
Scientific Method:A logical procedure for gathering & testing ideas
Isaac Newton:Great English Scientist
Enlightenment:A new intellectual movement
Social Contract:People create their own government
John Locke:Natural Rights Philosopher
Philosophe:Social Critics
Voltaire:Brilliant Philosopher
Montesquieu:Influential French writer
Rousseau:Wrote the Social Contract
Mary Wollstonecraft:Wrote A Vindication of Rights of Woman
Salon:places where social gatherings were held
Barogue:Art style in the 1600s and 1700s
Neoclassical:New Classical
Enlightened Despot:Absolute Ruler
Catherine the Great:Ruled Russia from 1762-1796
Declaration of Independence:Political Document written by Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson:Political leader that followed Locke's Ideas
Checks and Balances:Each branch checking the actions of another branch
Federal System:Power divided between National & State governments
Bill of Rights:The First ten amendments
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earth-centered view of the universe
Old assumption with new views
A new intellectual movement
Natural Rights Philosopher
Brilliant Philosopher
Influential French writer
Wrote the Social Contract
Wrote A Vindication of Rights of Woman
places where social gatherings were held
Art style in the 1600s and 1700s
New Classical
Ruled Russia from 1762-1796
Power divided between National & State governments