Enlightenment Thinkers

3. Wrote about freedom of speech for all humans
9. Discovered the heliocentric, the sun is at the center of the universe
11. French philosopher who wrote about the separation of powers
12. a new intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problems
13. supported Copernicus' idea with scientific proof
14. Discovered gravity
15. invented the scientific method
16. the belief that earth is at the center of the universe
17. Argued for a strong national government
18. makes the first thermometer that uses mercury in glass

1. belief that the sun is at the center of the universe
2. provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
4. Wrote about women's rights and the emphasis the liberty of women
5. citizens give up some freedom they would have in a state of nature and in exchange the government would protect their rights
6. Wrote about human natural rights including life, liberty, and property
7. a society without rules and government
8. produces world’s first vaccination—for smallpox
10. the idea that a country’s leader should be chosen by the citizens in a general election.