Question

name sam currahed date class time line activity 10 revolution and enlightenment directions: during the scientific revolution, ideas changed the world. look at the events listed on the time line. write each event in the box next to the field of study it affected. then describe the significance of the event. events may be placed in more than one box. 1687 newton publishes his book principia. 1690 locke publishes his two treatises of government. 1750 rousseau’s discourse on the sciences and the arts seeks to balance emotion and reason. 1751 diderot begins publishing the encyclopedia. 1776 the american revolution begins. 1600 1700 1800 1900 1690–1778 the enlightenment occurs. 1740–1780 maria theresa rules austria. 1790–1850 romantic movement occurs. 1740–1786 frederick ii rules prussia. significance of historical events field event significance science/mathematics government/politics philosophy/religion the arts

Explanation:

To complete the table, we analyze each event and its impact on the respective fields:

Science/Mathematics:

• Event: 1687 - Newton publishes his book Principia.
• Significance: Newton’s Principia laid the foundation for classical mechanics, introducing laws of motion and universal gravitation. It revolutionized scientific understanding of physics and mathematics (e.g., calculus) and became a cornerstone of scientific inquiry.

Government/Politics:

• Event: 1690 - Locke publishes his Two Treatises of Government; 1776 - The American Revolution begins; 1740–1780 - Maria Theresa rules Austria; 1740–1786 - Frederick II rules Prussia.
• *Example (Locke’s Two Treatises)*:
• Significance: Locke’s work argued for natural rights (life, liberty, property) and limited government, influencing modern democratic theory, the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and constitutional governance.
• Example (American Revolution):
• Significance: The revolution established the United States as a sovereign nation, inspired by Enlightenment ideals, and set a precedent for anti-colonial and democratic movements globally.

Philosophy/Religion:

• Event: 1750 - Rousseau’s Discourse on the Sciences and the Arts; 1751 - Diderot begins publishing the Encyclopedia; 1690–1778 - The Enlightenment occurs.
• Example (Enlightenment):
• Significance: The Enlightenment emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority (e.g., monarchy, church), reshaping philosophical thought, religious tolerance, and societal values.

The Arts:

• Event: 1750 - Rousseau’s Discourse; 1790–1850 - Romantic movement occurs.
• Example (Romantic Movement):
• Significance: Romanticism rejected Enlightenment rationality, emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism in art, literature, and music, transforming cultural expression.

Filled Table (Sample Entries):

Field	Event	Significance
Government/Politics	1690 - Locke publishes Two Treatises	Advocated natural rights/limited gov’t; influenced U.S. founding documents.
Philosophy/Religion	1690–1778 - The Enlightenment occurs	Promoted reason, individualism, and secularism; reshaped philosophy/religion.
The Arts	1790–1850 - Romantic movement occurs	Emphasized emotion/nature in art; reacted against Enlightenment rationality.

(Note: Events can be placed in multiple fields. For example, the Enlightenment impacts Philosophy, Government, and The Arts.)

Answer:

To complete the activity, match events to fields and explain their significance (sample entries above guide the process). For example:

• Science/Mathematics: Event = 1687 Newton’s Principia; Significance = Revolutionized physics/math with laws of motion/gravitation.
• Government/Politics: Event = 1776 American Revolution; Significance = Established U.S. democracy, inspired global revolutions.
• Philosophy/Religion: Event = Enlightenment (1690–1778); Significance = Promoted reason, challenged traditional authority.
• The Arts: Event = Romantic movement (1790–1850); Significance = Emphasized emotion/nature in art/literature.

(Complete the table by selecting events and explaining their impact on each field.)