HIST 015A Lecture 3: 03 - 18th Century America
11 Feb 2019
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Basic characteristics - focus on human reason. Prelude to the enlightenment - the scientific revolution. Challenges to established views of nature copernicus, Formulate and mathematically the existence of universal laws that apply to the universe, explain the movements of the stars and earth. The scientific method extended - economics, politics and ethics. Knowledge in the service of human progress. Expanded religious freedom, religions tolerated each other. Made organized religion an important part of american life. King william"s war (war of the league of augsburg) - 1689-1697. Originated in north america and spread into a world war into europe. Involves a battle between the french and english. Realized that they didn"t like the british. Allowed the manufacturing of iron and foundries. American expectation after the french and indian war. George grenville and the sugar act of 1764. Regulate trade and benefited everyone, smooth trading, everyone profits. The stamp act congress and colonial boycott.
