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Chapter 19

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geocentric theory   the theory that the earth is the center of the universe, and the sun, moon, and planets revolve around earth  
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Scientific Revolution   the posing and testing of theories about the natural world that began in the mid-1500s in Europe  
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scientific method   a five-step process used to investigate scientific hypotheses  
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Rene Descartes   French scholar who used reason- logic and math - to prove basic truths  
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Nicolaus Copernicus   Polish astronomer who recognized the inaccuracy of the geocentric theory; his complete model of the solar system supported the heliocentric theory  
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heliocentric theory   the theory that the sun is near the center of the universe and the earth rotates around the sun  
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Galileo Galilei   Italian astronomer who built the first telescope and published a book that supported Galileo's heliocentric theory, and stood trial for heresy  
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Isaac Newton   English scientist, developed the universal laws of gravity and motion  
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Enlightenment   the time during which philosophers emphasized the use of reason to understand the truth, also known as the Age of Reason  
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salons   social gatherings at which writers, artists, and thinkers discussed their ideas  
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social contract   the arrangement between individuals and their government: people give up some of their personal freedoms in exchange for order, peace, and safety  
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John Locke   political philosopher whose ideas about government later influenced the writer of the Constitution  
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau   thinker who believed people were naturally good but society corrupts  
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Baron de Montesquieu   writer who argued in favor of separation of power and checks and balanced in government  
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philosophes   French term for the philosophers of the Enlightenment  
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Voltaire   Witty French writer who supported justice, liberty, and religious tolerance  
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enlightened despots   rulers inspired by the Enlightenment to make social reforms  
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