Quarter One Assessment #2

Scientist that initially proposed helicentrism

scientist who proved heliocentrism but was put on trial because his ideas challenged the church

theory that the Sun and not the Earth is the center of the universe

clear, careful and logical thinking

Enlightenment thinker who contributed natural rights, consent of governed and overthrowing a bad government

Enlightenment thinker that contributed separation of powers, three branches of government and checks and balances

Wrote about social contract during the Enlightenment

Enlightenment figure who promoted religious tolerance and the separation of church from state

British reformer who led the abolitionist movement that ended the British slave trade in 1807.

British feminist of the eighteenth century who argued for women's equality with men, even in voting, in her 1792 "Vindication of the Rights of Women."

Enlightened despot of Russia

Life, Liberty, and Property (rights humans are born with and cannot be denied)

Laws that govern science and human behavior

lowest estate in France that paid 100% of the taxes and had few rights