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Understanding the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment: Key Concepts and Theories

This pre-assessment explores pivotal ideas from the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. It discusses the meaning of revolution, differentiates between geocentric and heliocentric theories, and examines the contributions of key figures like Newton. It also addresses the Catholic Church's response to new discoveries, explains the scientific method, and introduces Enlightenment principles such as the social contract and Montesquieu's beliefs about government structure. By analyzing how innovation shapes revolutions, this guide prepares learners for deeper exploration of revolutionary thought and its impact on politics and society.

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Understanding the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment: Key Concepts and Theories

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  1. Pre-Assessment Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

  2. 1. What does the word revolution mean? • 2. What was the Scientific Revolution? • 3. What is the geocentric theory? • 4. What is the heliocentric theory? • 5. Who discovered the law of gravity? • 6. How did the Catholic Church respond to discoveries during the Scientific Revolution?

  3. 7. What is the scientific method? • 8. What was the Enlightenment? • 9. What does the social contract theory state? • 10. What did Baron de Montesquieu believe when it came to how a government should be set up?

  4. Age of Revolutions Scientific Revolution Enlightenment American Revolution French Revolution Latin American Revolutions

  5. Unit Essential Questions • 1. How can innovation lead to revolutions? • 2. How did new ideas help shape politics and society? • 3. How might a nation’s failure to protect citizens’ rights and responsibilities lead to revolution?

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