Abeka World History Chp. 18 Terms
Grand Remonstrance
a document passed by the Puritans in Parliament which stated additional grievances against the king of England; included statements regarding Puritan religious reform and further limitation of the king's power
popular education
education for all children
Wesleyan Revival
great revival in 18th century England brought about by John and Charles Wesley and George Whitefield
Whigs
group of Parliament which arose to oppose Charles II
empiricism
the belief the experience is the only source of knowledge; Skepticism - the idea that to know truth is impossible and the knowledge is uncertain
Declaration of Independence
the most important human statement of political principles in the history of the world
Age of Reason
the period during the late 17th and early 18th centuries in which several English philosophers and writers adopted forms of rationalism, deism, and other humanistic philosophies
Commonwealth; Protectorate
the two governments that Cromwell established
Treaty of Dover
treaty signed with France which allowed for the toleration of English Catholics
Petition of Right
document drawn up by Parliament who reaffirmed the liberties and rights which Englishmen had won in the past
English Bill of Rights
document which established the English Traditional political liberties.
Toleration Act
document which took England a step closer to true religious freedom
Methodist
name given to John Wesley, his brother Charles, George Whitefield, and several other young men because of their pious meetings and well-ordered methods of conduct; later used for the denomination founded by John Wesley
Rump Parliament
name given to the Parliament that declared King Charles I guilty of treason and had him beheaded
Ironsides
nickname given to Cromwell's troops for their military discipline and religious zeal
United States Constitution
one of the most revered documents in history
Eleven Years Tyranny
period of time in which Charles I ruled without Parliament
National Covenant
pledge by Scottish to resist any attempt to change their religious institution without their consent
Pietism
religion of Bible study, prayer, and discussion of the Sunday sermons by means of home Bible studies; spread rapidly throughout Germany in the 17th century
Great Awakening
spiritual revival in America which began at Northampton, Massachusetts, and spread throughout the American colonies from 1730 to 1760
