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Sistema político, social y económico de la Edad Moderna en Europa, el cual se basaba en una monarquía absoluta
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Movimiento intelectual que comenzó en Francia y se expandió por Europa y fue el triunfo de la razón.
Defendía el uso de la razón, la ciencia y la educación y criticaba la superstición, la ignorancia y el poder absoluto. Estas ideas sirvieron como soporte intelectual para las revoluciones liberales. -
Montesquieu was a French philosopher and political thinker of the Enlightenment.
His most important work was The Spirit of the Laws , where he analyzed different forms of government.
Montesquieu advocated for the separation of powers.
His ideas greatly influenced modern democratic systems and the development of constitutional law. -
French philosopher, writer, and essayist of the Enlightenment. He criticized absolutism, intolerance, and the abuses of the Church.
His works, such as Candide, spread ideas of reason and social criticism.
He was one of the most influential figures in modern thought and the French Revolution. -
French philosopher, writer, and thinker of the Enlightenment.
He defended freedom of speech, religion, and thought, and criticized absolutism and the abuses of the Church.
His works, Candide, promoted reason, tolerance, and justice.
Voltaire’s ideas greatly influenced in modern thought and the French Revolution. -
Grupos sociales cerrados del Antiguo Régimen definidos por nacimiento. Durante la Edad Moderna, mas concretamente entre los siglos XVI-XVIII. Había 3 estamentos, 2 privilegiados, que eran la nobleza y el clero y 1 menos privilegiado que rea el tercer estado o pueblo llano. -
Estamento privilegiado del Antiguo Régimen durante la Edad media en Europa. Dentro de la nobleza nos podemos encontrar a la alta nobleza y la baja nobleza, estos últimos se intentaban juntar con la alta burguesía. -
Scottish economist and philosopher, the father of modern economics.
He was born in Scotland during the Enlightenment.
His most famous work, The Wealth of Nations, analyzes how markets function and promotes the idea of a free-market economy.
Smith introduced concepts such as the “invisible hand,” which explains how individual decisions can benefit society.. -
George Washington American military leader and statesman.
He leading the colonies to victory over Britain.
Washington later became the first President of the United States (1789–1797).
He is often called the “Father of His Country” for his role in founding the nation.
His leadership helped establish many traditions and principles of the U.S. government. -
American politician, philosopher, and lawyer.
He served as the third President of the United States (1801–1809)
He drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776, advocating for freedom and equality.
He promoted democracy, education, and the separation of Church and State.
During his presidency, he carried out the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States. -
French writer and political activist during the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.
She is best known for writing the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen, where she demanded equality between men and women and for the most disadvanteges.
Because of her political views, she was executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror. -
Diccionario ilustrado, dirigido por Diderot y D´Alembert. Su idea era difundir y reunir el conocimiento.Promovía ideas de razón, ciencia y crítica a la tolerancia y al absolutismo. Se convirtió en un simbolo de la ilustración. -
King of France from 1774 to 1792.
He belonged to the Bourbon dynasty and ruled during a period of economic and social crisis.
He attempted to implement moderate reforms but faced resistance from the nobility and the bourgeoisie.
His reign was marked by the French Revolution, which challenged absolute monarchy.
He was overthrown, tried for treason, and executed by guillotine in 1793.
His death symbolizes the end of the Ancien Régime and the beginning of a new political era in France. -
French lawyer and revolutionary leader during the French Revolution.
He supported the Reign of Terror to defend the revolution.
Robespierre promoted ideas of equality, virtue, and democracy, inspired by Enlightenment principles.
He played a major role in the execution of King Louis XVI. He became de leader of Jacobin´s and he make a dictatorship and he was executed in 1794. -
English writer, philosopher, and advocate for women’s rights.
She is best known for her book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, in which she argued that women should receive the same education and opportunities as men.
Wollstonecraft believed in reason, equality, and independence for women.
Her ideas made her one of the first and most influential feminists in history. -
French military leader and statesman who became Emperor of France.
After the chaos of the French Revolution, he established a strong and centralized government.
He introduced major political, social, and legal reforms, including the Napoleonic Code.
He was finally defeated at Waterloo in 1815 and exiled to the island of Saint Helena.
His legacy deeply influenced the modern history of Europe. -
Documento en el que las 13 colonias americanas proclamaron su independencia de Gran Bretaña.
Fue redactada principalmente por Thomas Jefferson el 4 de julio de 1776 y se basa en los principios del liberalismo. -
Documento fundamental que establece la organización política y legal de Estados Unidos.
Define la estructura del gobierno, dividida en tres poderes: Ejecutivo, Legislativo y Judicial, y regula sus funciones. Establece los derechos y libertades de los ciudadanos, protegiéndolos frente al poder del Estado.
Ha servido como modelo para muchas constituciones en todo el mundo por su enfoque en democracia y derechos individuales. -
American lawyer and politician.
He served as the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln led the country during the Civil War, preserving the Union. He promoted equality, democracy, and national unity. The war finished the 9th April of 1865 and he was shoted by Ford. He defended the emancipation os all slaves. -
Reunión celebrada entre 1814 y 1815 en la ciudad de Viena, tras la derrota de Napoleón.
Su objetivo fue restablecer el orden político y territorial en Europa y restaurar las monarquías absolutas.
Participaron las principales potencias europeas: Austria, Rusia, Prusia, Gran Bretaña y Francia.
Se buscó mantener un equilibrio de poder para evitar futuras guerras.
Marcó el inicio de una etapa de estabilidad conservadora en Europa. -
Sistema de votación en el que solo pueden votar las personas que cumplen ciertos requisitos de riqueza.
No todos los ciudadanos tienen derecho al voto.
Fue común en los siglos XVIII y XIX en muchos países europeos y americanos.
Su objetivo era que las decisiones políticas quedaran en manos de quienes tenían “intereses” económicos en la sociedad. Fue cambiado por el sufragio universal masculino, que permite derecho al voto a toda la población menos a las mujeres. -
Conflicto entre los estados del Norte y los estados del Sur.
La causa principal fue el debate sobre la esclavitud, especialmente su expansión hacia nuevos territorios.
El Sur se separó de Estados Unidos para formar su propia nación, lo que desencadenó la guerra.
El presidente Abraham Lincoln lideró a la Unión, que finalmente derrotó a los estados del Sur.
La victoria del Norte supuso la abolición de la esclavitud y la preservación de la unidad del país.