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The Scientific Revolution
It was a drastic change that took place during the 16th and 17th centuries. A new view of nature emerged during the Scientific Revolution, replacing the Greek view that had dominated science for almost 2,000 years. Science became an autonomous discipline, distinct from both philosophy and technology, and it came to be regarded as having utilitarian goals -
The Enlightenment
It was an european intellectual movement during 17th and 18th centuries; in which ideas concerning God, reason, nature, and humanity were synthesized into a worldview that gained wide assent in the West and that instigated revolutionary developments in art, philosophy, and politics. -
Enlighted Despotism
Form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms inspired by the Enlightenment. -
US Independence
The US fought for their independence from the United Kingdom due to high taxes and lack of representation in the congress.
The US had support from europeans allies; france, Spain, Holland because if this meant a weaker UK, that would benefit them. -
The French Revolution
The French Revolution was a period of major social upheaval that began in 1787 and ended in 1799. It sought to completely change the relationship between the rulers and those they governed and to redefine the nature of political power.
