#AP European History: Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment Study Guide 🚀

Hey there! Let's get you prepped for the AP Euro exam with a super-focused review of the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment. We'll break down the key concepts, make connections, and get you feeling confident!

#🏛️ Rediscovery of Classical Works & Seeds of Change

The Renaissance was a total game-changer! It wasn't just about art; it was about rediscovering ancient knowledge.

• Renewed Interest: Think of it as Europe dusting off old books from Greece and Rome. 📚
• Impact: This sparked new ways of thinking about the world, moving away from strictly religious explanations.
• Observation: People started looking at the natural world with fresh eyes, which set the stage for the Scientific Revolution.

#🔬 The Scientific Revolution: A New Way of Knowing

The 16th and 17th centuries saw a massive shift in how people understood the universe.

• Emphasis on Observation & Experimentation: Scientists like Galileo, Kepler, and Newton used observation, experimentation, and math to challenge traditional views.
• Challenging the Old Guard: Aristotle's ideas about the cosmos and the human body were questioned and often overturned. 🤯
• Example: Galileo's telescope observations supported the heliocentric model (sun-centered) of the solar system, contradicting the geocentric (Earth-centered) view.

Caption: Galileo Galilei, a key figure in the Scientific Revolution.

#💡 The Enlightenment: Reason & Reform

Building on the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment applied reason to society, politics, and religion.

• Core Values: Empiricism (experience), skepticism, reason, and rationalism.
• Social Contract: The idea that government should protect individual rights, not just rule. Thinkers like Locke and Rousseau developed this concept.
• Government Reform: Enlightenment thinkers advocated for limited government and the separation of powers.

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