Unit 5 Review

Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on

• emotions and feelings

• the experiences of past civilizations

• the teachings of the church

• experimentation and observation

Which statement would an Enlightenment thinker most likely agree?

• Governments should function using the power of human reason

• Most governmental leaders consider human rights when making laws

• The universe has the earth at its center

king of France; dubbed himself the "Sun King;" is considered the symbol of 'absolute monarchy'

• Charles V

• Philip Ii

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Louis XIV

How did the ideas of the Enlightenment philosophers most influence popular revolutions in France and in the United States?

• by explaining that society could be improved through scientific discovery

• by challenging the belief in the divine right of kings

• by stressing the importance of military strength

• by examining other countries as models of self-government

You are born with _________________ that can't be taken away; life, liberty, property

• A. philosophe
• B. natural rights
• C. separation of power
• D. checks and balances

Middle class, urban workers, rural peasants. Made up 98% of the population. Had to pay ALL the taxes, started a Revolution...

• 1st Estate

• 2nd Estate

• 3rd Estate

• Estate System

Enlightenment thinkers and theories inspired

• A. the French Revolution
• B. Latin American Revolutions

• C. other revolutions of the 1800s
• D. all of the above

An Enlightenment idea that influenced the different revolutions is ___________________.

• Limited Government

• Freedom of Religion

• Natural Rights

• All of these

Who led the successful slave revolt and United the people for a common cause on the island of Haiti in beginning in 1791 ending in 1804?

• Toussaint L’Overture

• Jose de San Martin

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Simon Bolivar

The following lead to the Latin Revolutions, select all that apply:

• Leadership of Bolivar and San Martin

• French Revolution

• Enlightenment Ideals

• Renaissance