World History 2: Chapter 22

By Olivia Hedgepeth
  • Aristotle explained the geocentric theory.
    140 BCE

    Aristotle explained the geocentric theory.

  • Ptolemy supported the geocentric theory.
    140 BCE

    Ptolemy supported the geocentric theory.

  • Nicolaus Copernicus reasoned the heliocentric theory.
    1473

    Nicolaus Copernicus reasoned the heliocentric theory.

  • Andreas Vesalius published On the Fabric of the Human Body-detailing dissection of human bodies.
    1543

    Andreas Vesalius published On the Fabric of the Human Body-detailing dissection of human bodies.

  • Zacharias Janssen invented the microscope.

    Zacharias Janssen invented the microscope.

  • The Baroque Period began in art, music, and architecture.

    The Baroque Period began in art, music, and architecture.

  • Galileo developed the law of the pendulum.

    Galileo developed the law of the pendulum.

  • Johannes Kepler published the first two laws of planetary motion.

    Johannes Kepler published the first two laws of planetary motion.

  • Francis Bacon published Novum Organum which encouraged the experimental method.

    Francis Bacon published Novum Organum which encouraged the experimental method.

  • William Harvey showed that the heart acted as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body.

    William Harvey showed that the heart acted as a pump to circulate blood throughout the body.

  • Galileo was put under house arrest by an inquisition for supporting Copernicus's theory.

    Galileo was put under house arrest by an inquisition for supporting Copernicus's theory.

  • Rene Descartes published Discourse on method which set forth his reasoning.

    Rene Descartes published Discourse on method which set forth his reasoning.

  • Evangelista Torricelli developed the first mercury barometer.

    Evangelista Torricelli developed the first mercury barometer.

  • Thomas Hobbes published Leviathan-social contract.

    Thomas Hobbes published Leviathan-social contract.

  • Robert Boyle created Boyle's Law.

    Robert Boyle created Boyle's Law.

  • Anton Van Leeuwenhoek saw red blood cells for the first time.

    Anton Van Leeuwenhoek saw red blood cells for the first time.

  • Isaac Newton published his law of gravity.

    Isaac Newton published his law of gravity.

  • John Locke explained the theory of "natural rights" (life, liberty, and property).

    John Locke explained the theory of "natural rights" (life, liberty, and property).

  • Francois-Marie Arouet changed his name to Voltaire and goes on to champion individual freedoms.

    Francois-Marie Arouet changed his name to Voltaire and goes on to champion individual freedoms.

  • Mary Astell wrote A Serious Proposal to the Ladies-addressing the lack of educational opportunities for women.

    Mary Astell wrote A Serious Proposal to the Ladies-addressing the lack of educational opportunities for women.

  • Marie-Theresa Geoffrin held her first salon of philosophies.

    Marie-Theresa Geoffrin held her first salon of philosophies.

  • Andres Celsius created a scale for the mercury thermometer.

    Andres Celsius created a scale for the mercury thermometer.

  • Gabriel Fahrenheit made the first thermometer to use mercury in glass.

    Gabriel Fahrenheit made the first thermometer to use mercury in glass.

  • The Classical Period began in art, music, and architecture.

    The Classical Period began in art, music, and architecture.

  • The enlightened despot, Frederick II, began his rule of Prussia.

    The enlightened despot, Frederick II, began his rule of Prussia.

  • Montesquieu published On The Spirit of Laws-detailing separation of powers in government.

    Montesquieu published On The Spirit of Laws-detailing separation of powers in government.

  • Denis Diderot published the first volume of the Encyclopedia-a collection of enlightened thinkers works.

    Denis Diderot published the first volume of the Encyclopedia-a collection of enlightened thinkers works.

  • Emilie du Chatalet translated Newton's work from Latin into French.

    Emilie du Chatalet translated Newton's work from Latin into French.

  • Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote The Social Contract-free individuals create a society and government.

    Jean Jacques Rousseau wrote The Social Contract-free individuals create a society and government.

  • The enlightened despot, Catherine the Great, began her rule of Russia.

    The enlightened despot, Catherine the Great, began her rule of Russia.

  • Cesare Beccaria published On Crimes and Punishments-railing against common abuses of justice.

    Cesare Beccaria published On Crimes and Punishments-railing against common abuses of justice.

  • The enlightened despot, Joseph Ii, began his rule of Austria.

    The enlightened despot, Joseph Ii, began his rule of Austria.

  • Joseph Priestly discovered oxygen.

    Joseph Priestly discovered oxygen.

  • Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

    Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

  • Antoine Lavoisier discovered and named gas oxygen.

    Antoine Lavoisier discovered and named gas oxygen.

  • The U.S. enacted the constitution-establishing a federal system, separation of powers, checks and balances.

    The U.S. enacted the constitution-establishing a federal system, separation of powers, checks and balances.

  • The U.S. Congress added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

    The U.S. Congress added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

  • Mary Wollstonecraft wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman-promoting women's education as virtuous.

    Mary Wollstonecraft wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman-promoting women's education as virtuous.

  • Edward Jenner introduced a vaccine to prevent small pox.

    Edward Jenner introduced a vaccine to prevent small pox.