Unit 6: Reason & Revolution Vocabulary Sheet

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  1. 1. the last Queen of France before the French Revolution.
  2. 3. French philosopher and political theorist who advocated for the importance of individual freedom.
  3. 7. first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee basic individual rights and freedoms.
  4. 9. a term used to describe someone who has acquired greater spiritual insight, understanding, and wisdom.
  5. 11. a period of social, political, and economic upheaval in Latin America beginning in the late 18th century and lasting into the mid-19th century.
  6. 12. political and social system that existed in France prior to the French Revolution of 1789.
  7. 13. an 18th century Scottish philosopher and economist who is considered the father of modern economics.
  8. 15. was a period of social and political upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799, which ultimately led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.
  9. 16. resources used to create goods and services, including land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.
  10. 17. a document written by the Founding Fathers of the United States in 1776 declaring their freedom and independence from British rule.
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  1. 2. an era of rapid industrial development and technological advancement that began in the late 18th century.
  2. 4. a system of international relations in which states seek to maintain a state of equilibrium amongst themselves in terms of power and influence.
  3. 5. a person who studies the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
  4. 6. the belief that a ruler's authority comes directly from God, making them chosen by God and answerable only to Him.
  5. 8. someone who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so
  6. 10. an ideology that encourages people to support their nation and its citizens, often leading to revolutions as people fight for independence and autonomy.
  7. 14. an American Founding Father who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States.