Another word for an educated guess in Science

English economist who came up with the idea of "Laissez Faire" economics. Could be considered the father of modern Capitalism.

Adam Smith

Responsible for the idea of separation of powers or checks and balances (3 branches of GVT)

Baron de Montesquieu

Enlightened Despot who increased education and art in her Russian Empire, but was still a harsh ruler.

Catherine the Great

After you get the results of an experiment you can form a

Conclusion

Was the first to come up with the Heliocentric (Sun Centered) theory of the Universe.

Copernicus

Compiled the Encyclopedia

Denis Diderot

An Absolute Monarch who adopted ideas of the enlightenment, making some reforms to their governments.

Enlightened Despots

Theory that says the Sun is the center of the Universe.

Heliocentric Theory

Another word for an educated guess in Science

Hypothesis

Believed the purpose of GVT was to protect Natural Rights and if GVT didn't do that, people had the right to overthrow it.

John Locke

Wrote "Two Treaties on GVT"

John Locke

Enlightened Despot from Austria who disguised himself to go among the people and learn their ways.

Joseph II

Wrote "Vindication of the Rights of Woman" and fought for education and equal rights for women.

Mary Wolstonecraft

New approach which allowed scientists to gain new scientific info

Scientific Method

Studied the laws of gravity and the Heliocentric Theory.

Sir Isaac Newton

Until the Scientific Revolution, the traditional "Authority" in Western Europe was

The Catholic Church

A hypothesis that has been proven over and over can become a

Theory

Believed People were naturally greedy and selfish. Wrote "Leviathan"

Thomas Hobbes

Defender of free Speech. Said, "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death, your right to say it."

Voltaire

This composer of the "Enlightenment" era began composing at the age of 6 and died in poverty, leaving a treasure of work to the world

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart