Enlightenment/American Revolution Review

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  1. 2. The systematic approach to acquiring knowledge through observation, experimentation, and logical analysis, promoting the use of evidence and reason in understanding the natural world.
  2. 5. The concept that individuals form a society by entering into an agreement with one another and with the government, in which they relinquish certain rights in exchange for protection and the promotion of the common good.
  3. 6. French writer and philosopher who championed freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and separation of church and state. He used satire and wit to criticize the abuses of power and advocate for social reforms.
  4. 8. Passed by the British Parliament in 1765, imposed a tax on printed materials in the American colonies
  5. 9. A political protest that took place in 1773 in response to the British government's tax on tea. Colonists, disguised as Native Americans, boarded British ships in Boston Harbor and dumped chests of tea into the water
  6. 10. The legislative assembly formed by representatives from the thirteen colonies to coordinate resistance against British policies and eventually declare independence.
  7. 13. The idea that individuals possess inherent rights, such as life, liberty, and property, that are not granted by the state but are fundamental and should be protected.
  8. 14. French philosopher and writer who edited and published the Encyclopédie, a comprehensive compilation of knowledge covering various subjects and promoting scientific and rational thinking.
  9. 16. A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776, Common Sense argued for the colonies' independence from Britain, promoting revolutionary ideas and advocating for a republican form of government.
  10. 17. English philosopher known for his ideas on natural rights, social contract theory, and limited government. He greatly influenced the development of modern political thought.
  11. 19. English writer and advocate for women's rights. Her work, "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," argued for equal educational opportunities for women and challenged traditional gender roles.
  12. 20. American statesman and Founding Father who played a key role in drafting the United States Declaration of Independence. He advocated for natural rights, religious freedom, and democratic principles.
  13. 21. A group of individuals who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution; wanted a Bill of Rights
  14. 22. Philosopher whose works on social and political theory emphasized the concept of the "general will" and the importance of individual freedom within a collective society.
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  1. 1. A political group in the United States during the late 18th century who supported the ratification of the United States Constitution. They believed in a strong central government and advocated for the Constitution's adoption
  2. 3. Occurred when British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists in Boston, resulting in the deaths of five individuals
  3. 4. Adopted on July 4, 1776; formally declared the United States's independence from British rule
  4. 7. English philosopher and statesman who developed the scientific method and championed the idea of empirical observation and experimentation in the pursuit of knowledge.
  5. 8. Economist and philosopher known for his book, "The Wealth of Nations." He is considered the father of modern economics and promoted free-market capitalism and the concept of the invisible hand.
  6. 11. The first constitution of the United States; established a weak central government with limited powers
  7. 12. French lawyer and philosopher who advocated for the separation of powers in government. His ideas influenced the development of modern democratic systems and the concept of checks and balances.
  8. 15. Fought in 1781, was a decisive victory for the American colonies in the American Revolutionary War. It marked the end of the war
  9. 18. The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It guarantees individual freedoms, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial, and places limits on the power of the federal government