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| Earth-centered view of the universe-idea came from Aristotle |
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| Was a new way of thinking about the natural world, it was based upon careful observation and a willingness to question accepted beliefs |
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| Sun-centered theory created by Copernicus |
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| Italian scientist- built on new theories about astronomy- built his own telescope |
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Is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas
Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analyze, Interpret Data, Conclusion |
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| English scientist, develops theory of motion- states same forces ruled motion of planets and all matter on earth and in space |
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| English statesman and writer, urged scientists to experiment before drawing conclusions aka the experimental method |
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| Believed in relying heavily on math and logic and that everything should be doubted until proved by reason |
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| Came up with the heliocentric theory |
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| Brilliant mathematician, found that planets revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits not circles. |
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| Hobbes idea that one should hand over their rights to the government (absolute monarchy) in exchange for law and order |
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| Believed that people were born free and equal, believed in self-government and natural rights |
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| french word for philosopher |
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| Fought for tolerance, reason, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion |
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| Believed in the separation of powers and checks and balances |
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| Believed in direct democracy and his version of a social contract (that if a government does not do its job the people have a right to overthrow it) |
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| A conflict between the American Colonies and Great Britain, in which the American colonies want to break away from Great Britain because of their abuses. The American colonies were successful |
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| Declaration of Independence |
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| A proposal to break away from Great Britain, written with the ideas of John Locke |
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| insures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful |
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| Author of the declaration of Independence |
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| Power divided between nation and state governments |
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| Rights for the people that were added to the constitution |
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