Enlightenment Vocab

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  1. 2. The British monarch during the American Revolution.
  2. 4. A French leader who rose to power during the French Revolution.
  3. 7. An empire that spanned southeastern Europe and parts of the Middle East.
  4. 9. A key philosopher of the Enlightenment, best known for his work on the social contract.
  5. 11. Religious officials in hierarchical churches.
  6. 13. The document outlining the basic laws and structure of a government.
  7. 15. An economist who is a foundational figure in the development of capitalism.
  8. 18. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
  9. 19. A large-scale uprising in China against foreign influence and imperialism.
  10. 20. A Russian empress who enlightened Russia in the 18th century.
  11. 21. Individuals who study philosophy.
  12. 25. Scientist who formulated laws of motion and universal gravitation.
  13. 27. Belief that reason is the primary source of knowledge.
  14. 29. A British tax law imposing a fee on paper products.
  15. 31. A philosopher burnt at the stake for challenging the Catholic Church’s teachings.
  16. 32. A Swiss philosopher known for his work on the social contract.
  17. 33. The belief that God exists in all things.
  18. 35. The hope that human progress and reason will lead to a better future.
  19. 36. The rights inherent to all individuals, such as life, liberty, and property.
  20. 40. A sudden, forceful change in government.
  21. 41. An American political figure who strongly influenced the founding of the U.S.
  22. 42. Rights that cannot be surrendered, sold, or transferred.
  23. 45. A work that compiled the collective knowledge of the Enlightenment.
  24. 46. A type of economic system where supply and demand drive production.
  25. 47. Astronomer who revolutionized views of the universe with his heliocentric theory.
  26. 49. A movement for gender equality, especially in political and social spheres.
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  1. 1. A French writer who advocated for civil liberties.
  2. 3. Universal principles that govern the natural world.
  3. 5. Strong desire or drive to achieve something.
  4. 6. A group who deny the traditional doctrine of the Trinity.
  5. 8. The suppression or restriction of speech or information.
  6. 10. A system where government power is restricted by law.
  7. 12. A term used for the belief that human reason and logic should guide actions.
  8. 14. British laws that restricted colonial trade in the American colonies.
  9. 16. A French philosopher and writer known for his critical writings.
  10. 17. European rulers who embraced Enlightenment ideals in their reigns.
  11. 22. A belief system that asserts a rational, impersonal God.
  12. 23. The theoretical agreement between the ruler and the ruled in political philosophy.
  13. 24. A political ideology that emphasizes pride in one’s country.
  14. 26. A concept in philosophy asserting that humans are born with a blank mind.
  15. 28. A document that declared the American colonies’ independence from Britain.
  16. 30. An individual who remains loyal to a government or authority.
  17. 34. A servant bound to the land during feudal times.
  18. 37. A hands-off economic policy.
  19. 38. A religious group known for their pacifism and commitment to social justice.
  20. 39. Religious institution that played a central role in European life, often clashing with Enlightenment ideals.
  21. 43. A political system where the monarch has absolute power.
  22. 44. A gathering of intellectuals to discuss ideas during the Enlightenment.
  23. 48. Freedom from oppression or undue control by government.