The Scientific Revolution was the process of coming into view of modern science and replacing a geocentric model of the universe and replacing it with a heliocentric model. The works of many Scientists such as Nicolaus Copernicus, published his theory of a heliocentric solar system, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) provided evidence that supported the heliocentric theory, and Isaac Newton (1647-1727) followed Descartes’ lead in reasoned, deductive thinking and established his own general principles. These Scientists theories and work helped changed the way the European citizens looked at the world. The Scientists encountered many obstacles before their success because of the different opinions of many people towards the facts. Political …show more content…
They also began scientific breeding that improved the quality of their herds. The result was an increase in productivity with fewer agricultural workers. This allowed more people to leave the farms to work in the factories while supplying them with cheap food. C. Capital and
Formation and Accumulation. (Chapter 21)
England had been a leading center of the scientific revolution and consequently had
A large amount of people with the scientific knowledge to introduce machines to the industry. It also had merchant capitalist class who organized the domestic system. The combination of these the two elements exemplified by the partnership of James Watt (1736-1819) and Matthew
Watt had the Boulton. Watt had the scientific knowledge and Boulton was a leading entrepreneur
Who was able to assemble the workers with the needed skills to mass produce Watt's engine. E.
Demand from Consumers and
Producers and demand for goods also played an important role in fueling the Industrial
Revolution. The demand for goods was created by advertising, as well as by the increasing ability of the working class to buy goods. The Industrial Revolution spread through the rest
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Montesquien thought that each should hold equal power, so it does not become a despotism in other words tyranny. Volataire, (1694-1778) other enlightenment writer, thought that people should have
Freedom of speech rights and religion rights which they did not have. Volataire idea
Enlightenment became important thinking. Volataire was famous for using mockery to expose and criticize the superstitions, prejudices, and follies of the eighteenth century European society. I think that the revolutions from these chapters interrelate in the following way;
The Enlightenment influenced the French Revolution influence, they looked to the philosophes for influence. The Enlightenment thinkers in Britain, in France and throughout Europe questioned authorities and hold the notion that humanity could be improved through a logical basis to change. The French Revolution was motivated and formed by these ideas. The Enlightenment was based on John Locke ideas that all men are born with natural rights of life, liberty, and property. The French Revolution went through many