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| A Polish astronomer; created the Heliocentric Theory |
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| the theory that the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun |
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| Considered the founder of modern astronomy, he formulated three laws to describe how the planets revolve around the sun. Used the ideas of Brahe |
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| Discovered the law of the pendulum. Tested many of Aristotle's theories. Created the telescope |
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| A logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas, created by Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes |
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| English, helped create the scientific method, criticized Aristotle's teachings |
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| French, helped create the scientific method, developed analytical geometry which links algebra and geometry |
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| Studied mathematics and physics, created the law of gravity, disproved Aristotle |
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| A movement inspired by the Scientific Revolution |
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| Wrote "Leviathan" and believed all humans were naturally wicked. Believed in absolute monarchy |
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| Believed people could learn from mistakes and had three natural rights; life, liberty, and property. If a government does not protect these, it should be overthrown |
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| A satirist; Believed in tolerance, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech. |
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| Believed in separation of powers as well as checks and balances |
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| Committed to individual freedom believed in direct democracy. |
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| Believed laws were to preserve social order and not to avenge crimes. Was against torture |
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| Believed in women's rights |
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| Large social gatherings used to present ideas and performances |
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| A monarch ruler that believed in the teachings of the enlightenment |
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| Wrote the Declaration of Independence |
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| The first ten amendments, protected many basic rights |
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