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W.History Unit 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Geocentric Theory | Theory that the Earth was the center of the universe |
| Scientific Revolution | Era in history in which thinkers began to experiment, observe, and analyze the natural world |
| Heliocentric Theory | Theory that the Sun was the center of the universe |
| Social Contract | Theory by John Locke that individuals give up certain rights in order for a government to protect them. |
| The Enlightenment | Era in history in which philosophers applied scientific reasoning to politics in order to analyze and challenge absolute rulers. |
| Philosophe | Social critic, French word for philosopher |
| Salon | Meetings where intellectuals gathered to discuss ideas |
| Baroque | Style of art characterized by a grand, ornate design |
| Enlightened Despot | An absolute ruler that embraced new ideas and made reforms |
| Old Regime | The division of French society into three social classes established prior to the French Revolution |
| Estates General | An assembly of representative from all three estates |
| Tennis Court Oath | Agreement stating that the delegate of the 3rd estate would stay until they drafted a new constitution |
| Emigre | Nobles and other who fled France during the revolution |
| Sans-culotte | Everyday supporters of the revolution who wore pants |
| Jacobins | members of a radical political organization |
| bourgeoisie | Members of the French middle class who sought equality with the First and Second Estates, propelling the Revolution |
| coup d'etat | An overthrow of the government |
| Plebiscite | A vote of the people |
| Lycees | Government-run public schools |
| Concordat | An agreement (like the one signed between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII) |