Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

Developed analytical geometry, linking algebra and geometry. "I think, therefore I am."

A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches.

Prussian king of the 18th century; attempted to introduce Enlightenment reforms into Germany

English chemist who discovered the nature of elements and compounds. Father of modern chemistry

The son of Maria Teresa and a enlightened despot who ruled over the Austrian Empire.

Dutch Physician and anatomist who wrote "On The Fabric of the Human Body" Father of Anatomy

Era of scientific thought during which careful observation of the natural world was made

The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, containing a list of rights and liberties.

The assembly of colonial delegates that met in Philadelphia to oppose the Intolerable Acts.

German mathematician, confirmed heliocentric theory w/observations. Planets moved in ellipses

Gatherings in which intellectual and political ideas were exchanged during the Enlightenment

Delegate from VA. at the Second Continental Congress. Wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Medieval view that the earth was an unmoving object located at the center of the universe

His discovery was that gravity ruled motion of the planet and all matter on earth and in space.

Used the telescope and proved that planets and moons move. Persecuted for his ideas

Ruled Russia and favored absolute power and authority but did try to reform Russia.

British doctor created the smallpox vaccine, from the cowpox virus.

Protest in which the Sons of Liberty boarded British ships and dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

Series of essays that defended the Constitution .

Philosopher who edited the Encyclopedia which was banned by the French king and pope.

Discovered bacteria when looking at water and scrapings from his teeth

Required all imported and exported goods to be carried on British ships

Struggle between the Britain and France in the colonies. Was part of the Seven Years' War

System of government in which power is divided between a central authority andindividual states

Absolute ruler who used his or her power to bring about political and social change