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Transformation of the West 1450-1750

Transformation of the West 1450-1750. Major Comparisons at a Glance. A riddle. What always runs but never walks, often murmurs but never talks, has a bed but never sleeps, has a mouth but never eats?. Major Movements. Scientific Revolution. Reformation. Absolutism. Enlightenment.

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Transformation of the West 1450-1750

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  1. Transformation of the West1450-1750 Major Comparisons at a Glance

  2. A riddle What always runs but never walks, often murmurs but never talks, has a bed but never sleeps, has a mouth but never eats?

  3. Major Movements Scientific Revolution Reformation Absolutism Enlightenment Challenges to the Catholicism movement Centralization of Power Inspired by Scientific Rev. Natural World applying Logic and Reason Feudalism weakens World of mankind Challenged view of universe Triggered by Luther's 95 Theses Above the legislature Origins of Women's Right Movement Joined by Merchants and issue of usury observation/research Appointment, war making, Patron Tax collection Aim to improve society/ government Kepler: Elliptical Copernicus-sun Centered Harvey-blood Vesailus-anatomy Resulted in many churches: Authority worship styles doctrine Increased religious choice

  4. Reformation Conflicts German States France England Catholic Church response Edict of Nantes provides freedom of worship Created Jesuits as disciplined missionaries 30 Years War Henry seeks a divorce Peace of Augsburg provides religious choice Civil War: Protestants v. Catholics Council of Trent: Reaffirm church doctrine Huguenots protected Eliminated the Catholic Monarchy Individual states choose religion Inquisition and Index: Attack Protestants and Their ideas Big Picture: More religious choice--- more religious toleration

  5. Absolutism England France Prussia Russia James and Charles I claim divine right—conflicts with Parliament Home of enlightenment Despots: Louis was ideal example Peter westernizes Serfdom institutionalized Versailles Palace—symbol Of absolutism Charles I was executed Frederick William Rebuilds military Absolutism replaced With Oliver Cromwell (Lord Protector) Monarchy restored under Limited/constitutional Basis—Glorious Revolution

  6. Enlightenment Philosophers Locke Rousseau Hobbes Montesquieu Voltaire Absolutism, but opposed divine right Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances Freedom of Speech, Press, religion Born with reason Born good, corrupted by society Blank Mind Govt. one duty is to protect Republic identified Natural Rights People are born evil Govt. one duty is to preserve rights

  7. A riddle What always runs but never walks, often murmurs but never talks, has a bed but never sleeps, has a mouth but never eats?

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