Unit+II+Assignments

=**Assignments 2.2- English Documents**=

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1. When did it take place? In the early 1500's 2. What was the scientific Revolution? It was a new way of thinking about the way of the natural world. 3. What are two things that Galileo was famous for? The pendulum and the telescope. 4. Explain the conflict between Galileo and the Church. The Church was different to what Galileo taught. If people thought the Church could be wrong about science, they woul start ask too many questions about other things that the Church was teaching. 5. What is the Scientific Method and what two men helped improved it? It is a way of collecting and testing ideas. Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes helped improve the scientific method. 6. What are two things that Newton is famous for? He was famous for the Law of Gravity and his methods of mysteries of nature. 7. How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Age of Enlightenment? The Scientific Method lead to politics, law, education, economy. People started challenging philosophical ideas. They thought if they can understand the universe better by using the scientific method, then maybe they can use method to understand other things in life, too. 8. Describe John Locke's philosophy in two sentences. He believed people could learn from their mistakes and experiences and could be better than they were before. He also believed people could take care of themselves. 9. Describe Voltaire's philosophy in two sentences. Voltaire believed in the freedom of speech. He would make people laugh at the priests and the nobles. 10. How did the Enlightenment lead to Revolution even though the philosophers were not revolutionaries? Ideas turn into action. Natural philosophers thought and took time to study the natural world and found opposing information and started actions that lead to the Revolution. 11. What are the three long term effects that the Enlightenment caused? It started a belief in progress, a more secular way of looking at the world, and the importance of individuality
 * 2.4 Scientific Revolution**

2.5 French Revolution

1. This program opens with a discussion of Louis XVI's inexperience as a leader. How do you think Louis XVI's qualities as a leader led to the French Revolution? Inexperienced at the age of 15. He was easily persuaded. He was physically weak and socially awkward. He produced no heir to the throne. 2. What were some of the causes of the French Revolution discussed in this program? Philosophers were coming up with ideas. Wars were breaking out. The monarchs were ignoring problems. 3. What was the "Enlightenment"? Who were some of its major thinkers and writers? It was the time when people were questioning everything. Voltaire, John Locke, were some thinkers of this time. 4. Why did the French people have such negative feelings toward Marie Antoinette? Because she would waste money on jewels, hair, and extravagant parties when France was poor. 5. What was the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizens"? How does it relate to the U.S. Constitution? A new constitution they propose that will make France a constitutional monarchy. They used things from the U.S. Constitution. 6. What was the Third Estate? Which groups in French society did it include? The commoners, the poor people and the farmers. 7. One of the historians interviewed in this program Calls the French Revolution "the crossroads of the modern world." What do you think this means? Do you agree with this claim? It was a turning point in history. The beginning of the end of monarchy in Europe. 8. At first, it seemed that King Louis XVI would cooperate with some of the demands of the Third Estate. Why do you think he ultimately reacted so violently against them? He didn't want to lose power. 9. What kind of leader was Robespierre? Do you think he did a good job of representing the wishes of the French people? He was a speaker. 10. What was the role of women in the French Revolution? Can you think of some examples of their contribution to the Revolution from this program? They started most of the revolution. 11. Why do you think the initial goals of the Revolution became so distorted during the "Reign of Terror"? Why do you think Robespierre had so much fear of political traitors? Paranoia started and everyone wanted to kill everyone. 12. What do you think were the most important long-term effects of the French Revolution? What were its Legacies? Monarchy over, religion is messed up, and nobility is gone. Constitution