Age of Science and Reason - Enlightenment Thinkers

<p>Division of government into distinct branches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Capitalism and individual investment for profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating the Encyclopedia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The social contract and concepts of freedom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Order and safety are exchanged for personal liberty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demand for political power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Execution of many suspected traitors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Robespierre (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage internal security and eliminate threats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peninsular (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All men are created equal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive spending by the monarchy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Execution of the monarchy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolationism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect certain rights by relinquishing others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is considered a foundational figure for women's rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He founded criminology and opposed torture and excessive punishments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By emphasizing the importance of reason and freedom of expression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inalienable rights inherent to all individuals from birth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accessibility of books and newspapers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Storming of the Bastille (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created a new constitution for France. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thomas Paine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Invisible Hand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peace, yet he led the country into significant debt. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was known for promoting liberty and was central to the Reign of Terror. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simon Bolivar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A method of acquiring knowledge through observation and inductive reasoning.

Agreement where people trade personal freedoms for safety and order, usually under a strong ruler.

Philosopher credited with inspiring liberal ideas in government.

Concept of dividing government power among different branches to prevent tyranny.

Economic philosophy emphasizing individual investment for maximum return.

Landmark collection of knowledge that organized and shared information.

Philosopher's ideas about the relationship between the individual and government.

People who shaped philosophical and scientific thought during 17th and 18th centuries.

A period of intellectual and philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individualism.

An agreement where citizens give up some rights for government protection.

Absolute monarch holds complete authority.

Rights inherent to all humans, regardless of status.

Economic system where individuals own and control business.

Document declaring the American colonies' separation from Britain.

Pamphlet advocating American independence, inspiring revolution.

French King during the French Revolution, executed.

Key figure in the French Revolution, architect of the Reign of Terror.

French revolutionary assembly formed by the Third Estate.

French assembly representing the three estates: clergy, nobility, and commoners.

Symbolic act marking the start of the French Revolution.

Absolute rulers influenced by Enlightenment ideas.

The French nobility, comprising 2% of the population, who held 25% of the land. They enjoyed special privileges and paid no taxes.

The majority of French citizens, including peasants, workers, and urban dwellers, who comprised 97% of the population and paid a disproportionate amount of taxes despite having no political power.

A period of extreme violence and political repression during the French Revolution, led by Maximilien Robespierre's Committee of Public Safety. They executed thousands of suspected enemies of the revolution.

A powerful political body during the Reign of Terror that controlled France's government. It held virtual dictatorial power and sought to eliminate any opposition to revolutionary ideals through mass executions.

A central ideal of the French Revolution, aiming to abolish the feudal system and establish equal rights for all citizens, though this goal was not fully achieved due to the continued existence of slavery and discrimination against women.

The governing body of France during the French Revolution, established after the monarchy was overthrown. It created laws, executed the king, and enforced revolutionary ideals, including the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.

A revolutionary execution device used widely during the Reign of Terror, known for its swift and relatively painless death.

A hierarchical social structure in Latin America that placed people of European descent at the top and indigenous and African people at the bottom. There were also mixed race groups like Mestizos, Mulattoes, and Creoles, with varying degrees of privilege.