Chapter 22. Enlightenment Vocab

Question 1

Scientific Revolution

Answer 1

A new way of thinking about the natural world.

Question 2

Heliocentric Theory

Answer 2

Planets orbit around the Sun

Question 3

Scientific Method

Answer 3

Logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas

Question 4

Social Contract

Answer 4

To gain law and order, a person must give up certain rights

Question 5

Natural Rights

Answer 5

Life, Liberty, and Property

Question 6

Philosophies

Answer 6

Social critics that believed that people could apply reason to all aspects of life

Question 7

Reason

Answer 7

Truth can be discovered through reason and logical thinking

Question 8

Nature

Answer 8

Natural laws of economics and politics

Question 9

Happiness

Answer 9

Living by nature’s laws achieves happiness

Question 10

Progress

Answer 10

Society and human-kind could be perfected

Question 11

Liberty

Answer 11

Society could be set free

Question 12

Separation of Powers

Answer 12

Division of powers among different branches of government

Question 13

Salons

Answer 13

Social gatherings

Question 14

Baroque

Answer 14

Grand, ornate style

Question 15

NeoClassical

Answer 15

Themes borrowed from classical Greece and Rome

Question 16

Enlighten Depots

Answer 16

Monarchs who embraced new ideas

Question 17

Checks and Balances

Answer 17

Each branch checking actions of the other two branches

Question 18

Federal System

Answer 18

Power was divided between national and state governments

Question 19

Bill of Rights

Answer 19

The Ten Amendments protecting basic rights