Terms and People Flashcards
Westernization
The spread of western europe ideas to other parts of the world
Mercantilism
An economic practice by which governments used their economies to augment state power at the expense of other countries.
Caravels
They were ships used by the spanish so that they could travel transatlantic. They had two sails for extra quick pace
Indulgences
When the catholic church would go around asking for money so they could guarantee their family members a place in heaven.
Scientific Method
process of making a hypothesis and testing using steps
Estates General
The meeting with the 3 estates that lead to the start of the French Revolution
Columbian Exchange
Exchange of goods and ideas across the Atlantic
Parlament
a formal conference for the discussion of public affair
ex. english paralment
Louis XIV
“sun king” was the absolute monarch until the first french revolution.
Peter the Great
brought russia into the modern age and was crazy. westernized russia.
Thomas Hobbes
Believed that people were naturally bad. Made social contracts. Lived through English civil war, ABSOLUTE GOVERNMENT
John Locke
lived during the glory days, people were blank slates, had natural rights, REPUBLIC
Napoleon Bonaparte
Leader of the French military and they became emperor.
Diderot
Published encyclopedias
Robespierre
Crazy leader that lead during the Reign of Terror
