global test 1

when scientists began to question natural world and use logic and reason instead of relying on church's teachings.

heliocentric theory

• Astronomer
• telescope

gravity

emphasized power of human

enlightenment

where people discussed ideas of politics secretly of corse

government restricts freedom of speech

monarchs claimed the right to rule from god

• those who use reason to discuss politics and society
• enemies of monarchs

democracy

general will

checks and balances

freedom of speech

humans are naturally selfish and evil

• leader
• controlling
• absolute power

• enlightenment despots
• religious tolerance
• strengthened absolute monarchy
• land & supplies for peasants

• asked advice from everyone
• Voltaire
• religious tolerance

• improved tax system
• improved education for everyone

• led French revelation
• taught 3rd estate to read write and revolt

1789

• ideas from American revolution
• ideas from john Locke
• majority of people in 3rd estate