Time from 1540 to 1700 when search for scientific truths overturned many old ideas

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

the belief that reason and experience must be present for the solution of problems

the view that religion need not be the center of human affairs

the doctrine emphasizing a person's capacity for self-realization through reason

respecting and accepting others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences

the belief that accurate knowledge can be acquired through observation

Life, Liberty, and Property

Idea that government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs.

English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation

"I think therefore I am"

Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars

English mathematician and physicist

A type of logic in which generalizations are based on a large number of specific observations.

the process of applying a general statement to specific facts or situations

A model of the solar system in which Earth and the other planets revolve around the sun

a former tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church (1232-1820) created to discover and suppress heresy

Life, Liberty, and Property - people make a deal with the government in return for protection

Separation of powers

The Social Contract; thought direct-democracy was best, it's the free will of individuals to establish their government

Led revolutions all over Latin America

Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Wrote Common Sense

Seen as the Father of Capitalism. Published The Wealth of Nations in 1776.

the time of the Scientific, Industrial, and Political Revolutions

believed in religious tolerance and freedom of speech

German astronomer who first stated laws of planetary motion (1571-1630)

The retaking of the Iberian Peninsula by Spanish forces from the Moors. It was completed in 1492.

the revolution of the American colonies against Great Britain

a rebellion of French people against their king in 1789

Led to Russia withdrawing from WWI due to a communist takeover of their government

The only successful slave revolt in history, Led by Toussaint L'Ouverture

a period of armed rebellion in which Mexican people fought for political and social reform

The fall of control to Communist Mao Zedong--> increase in fear -> 2nd Red Scare

The removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.

Change in technology, brought about by improvements in machinery and by use of steam power

Transformed communism into a central ideology in many areas during the 20th century

the factors of production are owned by the public and operate for the welfare of all