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Renaissance and Revolution Overview

The Renaissance began in Italy and spread to northern Europe, bringing about a rebirth of interest in art, literature, and learning. Absolute monarchs consolidated power during this period, though expanded trade and the growth of a middle class began to weaken feudal systems. The Scientific Revolution emerged as scientists used observation and facts rather than religious beliefs. Growing wealth and new ideas led to revolutions in government as people began questioning absolute rule, moving toward more representative systems.

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Renaissance and Revolution Overview

The Renaissance began in Italy and spread to northern Europe, bringing about a rebirth of interest in art, literature, and learning. Absolute monarchs consolidated power during this period, though expanded trade and the growth of a middle class began to weaken feudal systems. The Scientific Revolution emerged as scientists used observation and facts rather than religious beliefs. Growing wealth and new ideas led to revolutions in government as people began questioning absolute rule, moving toward more representative systems.

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Chapter 2 Shaped By History

Section 2
Renaissance and Revolution
Definitions
Renaissance: a period of European history that included a rebirth of
interest in learning and art.
Humanism: an approach to knowledge that focused on worldly
rather than religious values.
Monarch: ruler of a kingdom or empire, such as a king or queen.
Middle Class: A group of people economically between the poor and
very rich.
Absolute Monarch: Ruler who has complete power.
Revolution: A complete change in government.
Colony: Territory ruled by another nation
Scientific Revolution: Scientists began to base their study of the
world on observable facts
rather than on beliefs.
Friday Funny
A jumper cable walks into a restaurant. The
waiter says, "I'll serve you, but don't start
anything."
The Renaissance
 Began in the city-states of northern Italy and spread
to
northern Europe and Spain.
 Trade made city-states wealthy so they had money to
seek education.
 Achievements in Art
- artists developed perspective painting (make objects
appear three dimensional).
- Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created
masterpieces that influence painting and
sculpture to the present day.
- Humanism was important……statues became lifelike
The Renaissance
 Achievements in Literature
-Writers expressed the spirit of the age.
-William Shakespeare thrived during this period
writing Hamlet and other plays that are still
performed today.
 Printing Press
-most important invention of the Renaissance
-Books no longer had to be copied
-Helped spread the new learning.
Friday Funny
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says
to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?"
Expanded Trade Changes
Europe’s People and Government
 During the Renaissance people started to travel out of
Europe more often (wanted more knowledge and
WEALTH)
 Raced to the newly founded Americas and brought
back gold, silver, furs, tobacco etc. to Europe.
 Results of the Voyages of Exploration:
New wealth went to European Monarchs
some wealth went to traders and merchants (formed Middle
Class)
Kings no longer needed feudal lords
feudalism declined.
The Age Of Monarchs
 Louis XIV ruled France from 1643-1715
(absolute monarch)
 Believed his power to rule came from God.
 Made people pay heavy taxes
 Had a unified, strong country
Friday Funny
I went to buy some camouflage trousers the
other day but I couldn't find any.
Age of Revolution Changes
Science and Government
 1600s and 1700s are often called the Age of
Revolution
 Beginning of the modern age of science and democracy
we know today.
 Revolutions in Government
-people began questioning their governments.
-government became more representative with a loss of power
amongst monarchs.
 Revolutions in Science
-began to base theories on facts rather than religious
beliefs.
-created the scientific method that is still used today.
HERE ENDETH THE LESSON!

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