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Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Study Guide
Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment- a change in the way people examine natural laws that govern the universe (ie- gravity, human nature, natural rights, etc.) by applying reason
Timeframe: Renaissance => Protestant Reformation => Scientific Revolution => Enlightenment (Age of Reason)=> REVOLUTIONS
Scientists- know the major contributions of each
Nicolaus Copernicus
Sir Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Rene Descartes
The Catholic Church ______support most scientists because they were viewed as a threat to their power.
Enlightenment Philosophers- know their ideas regarding human nature, how a leader should be chosen (by the people or by divine right), and the role of government
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Three Origins of the Enlightenment (in chronological order):
Short Answer:
Describe John Locke’s belief of human nature. Are humans born good or bad? And what is living in the state of nature like?
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are considered non-political revolutions. Describe one change brought about by both and discuss the impact that these changes had on a specific society or societies (and name the society/societies). => Hint: PICK EUROPE!
Written Response:
Which Enlightenment philosophe do you agree with most? (John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Montequieu, or Rousseau) ______
Does ______believe
· people should have the ultimate power and should be able to pick their government
· absolute leader should have ultimate power and should dictate the government to the people
What are TWO other specific political ideas held by ______.
How have ______’s ideals negatively or positively impacted your view of the United States? (Have they made you feel like the US has an appropriate functioning government or that it needs to be reformed (changed)?) EXPLAIN!