U.S. History Terms

Question 1

Johannes Gutenberg

Answer 1

Printing Press

Question 2

Nicolaus Copernicus

Answer 2

Planet orbiting the sun

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Galileo Galilei

Answer 3

Telescope

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Isaac Newton

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The laws of gravity

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The Reformation

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The break up of the Roman church

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The Enlightenment

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An era of philosophers and scientist writing about reason rather than religion. The revolution of science and politics.

Question 7

Market Economics

Answer 7

Competition
The invisible hand
Etc.

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Liberalism

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John Locke
Liberty and equality
Progressive liberalism
Classic liberalism

Question 9

Thomas Hobbes

Answer 9

Author of the Leviathan

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John Locke

Answer 10

Father of liberalism

Philosopher

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Adam Smith

Answer 11

Scottish enlightenment era. Political economy. The theory of moral sentiments. An inquiry into the nature and causes of wealth of the nations.

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Henry VIII

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King of England 1509-1547

Reformation of the Church. Appointed himself head of church.

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Elizabeth I

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Queen of England 1558-1603. Last monarch of the Tudor Dynasty. Advisors council. War with Spain.

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Charles I

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King of England, Scotland, Ireland. 1625-1649

Believed in the Devine right to rule. Lost civil war and was executed.

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George III

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King of Britain, Ireland, from 1760-1801. And king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain from 1801-1820