vocab Flashcards
define the scientific revolution
the series of events that led to the birth of modern science
define theories
explanations scientists develop based on facts and data collected
define hypothesis
a potential solution or explanation proposed by a scientist
define astronomy
the study celestial objects such as stars and planets.
define elliptical
oval or egg-shaped.
define gravity
a force that attracts objects to each other.
define barometer
measures air pressure, often referred to as barometric pressure
define the scientific method
a step by step approach for preforming experiments and research
define enlightenment
a period of time when reason guided people’s thoughts about philosophy, government, and society
define salon
a place where people discussed and debated ideas
define natural rights
rights that john locke believed ppl were born with, including life, liberty, and property
define separations in powers
the proposed by Montesquieu that each branch of government should be divided into three branches
define influence
to have an effect on the development
define popular sovereignty
the idea that the government should express the will of the people
define secular
non-religious
