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Social Studies

Chapter 14

TermDefinition
Declaration of Independence A document written in 1776 that declared the American colonies' independence from Britain
Renissance The period of "rebirth" and creativity that followed Europe's Middle Ages.
Protestants A Christian who protested against the Catholic Church.
English Bill of Rights A document appeared in 1689 that listed Rights for Parliament and the English people and drew on principles of Magna Carta.
Reign of Terror A bloody period of the French Revolution during which the government executed 1000's of its opponents and other at the guillotine
Industrial Revolution The period in rapid growth in the Machine-made goods that changed the way people across Europe worked and lived; it began in Britain in the 1700's
Capitalism An economic system in which individuals and private businesses run most industries.
Circumnavigate To go all the way around.
Reformation A Reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church that began in 1517 it resulted in the creation of the protestant Churches.
Textiles A cloth product.
Enlightenment A period during the 1600's and 1700's when reason was used to guide people's thoughts about society, politics, and philosophy.
Humanism A study of history, literature, public speaking, and art that led to a new way of thinking in Europe in the late 1300's.
Catholic Reformation The effort of the late 1500's and 1600's to reform the Catholic Church from within; also called the Counter-Reformation.
Scientific Revolution A series of events that led to the birth of modern science; it lasted from about 1540 to 1700.
Suffragettes Women who campaign to gain the right to vote
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