AGE+OF+ENLIGHTENMENT+AND+SCIENTIFIC+REVOLUTION

The age of enlightment, was brought about by scientific and cultural revolution. It began in the mid 17th century and ended in the early 19th century. The scientific revolution is basically made up of logical thinking, and trying to figure out a new way of understanding the world. During the scientific revolution, Descartes and Bacon created the Scientific Method, Nicolaus Copernicus discovered the helicocentric theory which later on Galileo proved to be correct. Willaim Harvey worked on figuring out the circulation of blood, Isaac Newton discovered gravity, and Kepler studied the planetary motions. -Samantha 2B

The age of enlightment also had many ideas on goverment that we still use today. Philosophers like John Locke believed that the governments should listen to the desires and idea of the people they represent. Voltair gave us the idea of freedom of speech. His famous quote shows this "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your rights to say it." -Joseph 3B

John Locke's beliefs influenced many of the most famous historical figures in many countries. People like Thomas Jefferson took some quotes from John Locke and wrote it in the Declaration fo Independence and James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights according to some parts relating to John Locke's quotes. -Dj 3B