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The Age of Faith
The philosophers of the “Age of Reason” called the Middle Ages the “Age of Faith,” and claimed that because “God did it!” was the answer to everything, no one searched for natural laws. Some have since imagined a “war” between science and religion, and accused the medievals of suppressing science, forbidding medical autopsies, and burning scientists -
Enlightenment
A cultural movement of intellectuals in 18th century Europe,in order to reform society and advance knowledge -
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The Age of Reason
Generally regarded as being the start of modern philosophy, and a departure from the medieval approach, especially Scholasticism -
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Romanticism
An artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in the second half of the 18th century in Europe and strengthened in reaction to the Industrial Revolution -
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Transcendentalism
An American literary, political, and philosophical movement of the early nineteenth century, centered around Ralph Waldo Emerson -
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[Mexican American War](a cultural movement of intellectuals in 18th century Europe,in order to reform society and advance knowledge)
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Realism an early 20th century idea in art, music and literature that showed through these different types of work, reflections of the time period. Whether it was a cultural portrayal, or a scenic view of downtown New York City, these images and works of literature, music and painting depicted a contemporary view of what was happening
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Alaska Purchase
Alaska in purchased by the United States -
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Naturalism
Naturalism is an outgrowth of realism. Like realism, it wants to present an almost photographically accurate version of "real" life -
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