Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Europe from 1400-1800
Terms and definitions
10
History
9th Grade
01/17/2011

Additional History Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
First Estate
Definition
The upper class in France before the revolution. Made up the least of the population.
Term
Second Estate
Definition
The middle class in France before the revolution.
Term
Third Estate
Definition
The lowest class in France before the revolution. Made up the most of the population.
Term
Reign of Terror
Definition
What Robespierre's reign as leader was often called
Term
Isaac Newton
Definition
Scientist, stated important laws on gravity.
Term
Scientific Method
Definition
Specific procedure of conducting an experiment for maximum accuracy.
Term
Enlightenment
Definition
A period of time during which more emphasis was put on science, the arts, education, and a fair government.
Term
The Crusades
Definition
Wars fought because Spain wanted to own Holy Land as their own.
Term
Divine Right
Definition
What leaders used as an excuse to assume all power-"I represent God."
Term
Bubonic Plague
Definition
Disease that killed millions in Europe.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!