Chapter 22: Enlightenment & Revolution

In general, the philosophes believed in

The group of social critics inEnlightenment France were called

Mathematician who used analytical geometry and algebra to support scientific theories

This philosophe proposed the separation of powers as a means of checks and balances

Which of the following occurred last?

French philosophe Jean Jacques Rousseaubelieved that the best form of governmentwould be a

Italian scientist whose findings in astronomy supported Copernicus' ideas

How were Thomas Hobbes and Catherine the Great similar?

The Enlightenment is also known as the

Women’s contributions to the Enlightenment included all of the following except

The ideas of Francis Bacon developed helped to create the modern

This philosopher argued that civilization corrupts people's natural goodness.

The Constitution of the US was not approved until what was added?

Which of the following was created by the Articles of Confederation?

European art in the 1600s & 1700s was a grand, ornate style called

Andreas Vesalius made significant contributions to the field of

Which of the following events occurred after the American Revolution?

The Declaration of Independence was written by

Which of the following was NOT a new instrument developed during the Scientific Revolution?

Which was a major reason for the colonists' victory over Great Britain?

The founder of modern chemistry

Which document created the 1st government of the US?

The act of injecting a germ inside a person' body to develop immunity

The heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory was proposed by

Brutally crushed a massive uprising of serfs

Scholar who determined the elliptical orbit of planets

A new way of thinking about the natural world

Invented the first vaccine

A logical procedure for testing scientific ideas

People handovertheir rights to a ruler in exchange for lawand order as part of the

Ruled Austria as an enlightened despot

Invented a thermometer whose freezing point was 32 degrees

This philosophe's masterful use of satire got him into frequent trouble in France.

This philosopher argued that strong governments are necessary to control human behavior.

Scientist who lived the last years of his life under house arrest

Ruled Prussia as an enlightened despot

Scientist who observed bacteria and red blood cells

Abolished serfdom

How did the Declaration of Independence embody Enlightenment ideals?

This political thinker presented an argument for the education of women

Aristotle's earth-centered theory of the universe

Which of the following caused colonists to proclaim, "taxation without representation"?

Greek astronomer who supported Aristotle's earth centered theory

Who is known for the statement, "I think, therefore I am?"

Invented a thermometer whose freezing points was 0 degrees

Who was perhaps the most radical of the royal performers?

Which of the following did NOT compose classical music?

This philosopher's ideas greatly influenced criminal law reformers in Europe and North America

Which is often considered the first true English novel?

This philosopher supported self-government and the natural rights of people.

Salons helped to spread

Ruled Russia as an enlightened despot

Edited and published Encyclopedia

English scientist who explained the law of gravity

English politician who favored experimentation to lead to discovery