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this therory was that the sun was the true center, not earth. The planets, stars, and moon all revolved around the sun.
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One of the earliest and most influential example for the social contract.:; the book was about legit government and the stucture of society.
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He published his ideas on how gravity is what holds us down on earth and keeps the planets constantly rotating around the sun.
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Rousseau belived this contract would be between the people and the rulers (kings and queens). The contracct was an agreement that the people would obey the gov't.
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The colonies in America adopt the Declaration of Independence.
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Took place on July 14 1789; the people stormed in a prison and overthrew the guards. This was a major event in the French Revolution.
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It began with the 3rd class being treated poorly and having to pay more taxes than the higher class. They were unhappy with the gov't and King Louis XVI. It also started because the king was a weak leader.
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Published this book about woman rights. She believed they should be treated equal to men
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King Louis XVI was the first king of France to be exicuted. This was the start of the Reign of Terror. Many people died during this time period.
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Napoleon was a French military and political leader.He was the first monarch of France to have the title emperor:: Remembered for his role in wars lead against France.
