301880988 | Salon | Event: Philosophers, Writers, Artists, Scientists, and other great intellects met to disscus ideas When: 1700s Where: Paris Major participants: Philosophers, Writers, Artists, Scientists Whaty accomplished: Ideas for the Enlightenment where made Long-term consequence: There was none | 0 | |
301880989 | Denis Diderot | Name: Denis Diderot Occupation: Philosophe When held: 1713-1784 Where held: France Major accomplishments: wrote the Encyclopedia (1751-1781) Long term impact: Without Denis Diderot the enlightenment wouldn't of been so successful | 1 | |
301880990 | Baroque | Idea: Art style characterized by a grand, ornate design When Made: early 1700s Problem Addressed: The city was dull Solution Proposed: The art would brighten the city and make it more lively Long-term significance: It was one of the first new artistic dtyles made in the Enlightenment Era | 2 | |
301880991 | Mozart | Name: Mozart Profession: Composer When: late 1700s Where: Europe Major accomplishment: Major composer of Classical music Long-term impact: Made a major impact on the development of Classical music | 3 | |
301880992 | Rococo | Idea: Artistic style that replaced baroque When Made: 1730s Problem Addressed: The art was all stressed about grandeur and power Solution Proposed: Rococo emphasized grace, charm, and gentle action Long-term significance: This art was unique and first of its kind | 4 | |
301880993 | Enlightened Despots (Absolutism) | Idea: Monarchs embraced the new ideas and made reforms that reflected the Enlightenment spirit When Made: mid 1700s Problem Addressed: phylosophes tried to get monarchs to rule justly Solution Proposed: monarchs made reforms that reflected the Enlightenment spirit Long-term significance: without these reforms the Enlightenment could of been differant | 5 | |
301880994 | Frederick II (Frederick the Great) | Name: Frederick II (Frederick the Great) Profession: King of Prussia When: 1740-1786 Where: Prussia Major accomplishment: Reformed the justice system and abolished the use of torture Long-term impact: The justice system would be differant and torture could still be used | 6 | |
301880995 | Joseph II | Name: Joseph II Profession: Reformer When: 1780-1790 Where: Austria Major accomplishment: introduced legal reforms and freedom of press Long-term impact: We probably wouldnt of had freedom of press | 7 | |
301880996 | Maria Theresa | Name: Maria Theresa Profession: Austrian Empress When: 1740 Where: Austria Major accomplishment: Worked hard to alleviate the condition of the serfs. Long-term impact: Austria wouldn't have been as strong as they were without Theresa | 8 | |
301880997 | Catherine II (Catherine the Great) | Name: Catherine II (Catherine the Great) Profession: Ruler of Russia When: 1762-1796 Where: Russia Major accomplishment: formed a commision to review Russia's laws Long-term impact: Russia's laws would not be the same | 9 | |
301880998 | War of Austrian Succession | War: War of Austrian Succession Major countries/parties: France,Austria,Prussia,Great Britain When fought: 1740-1748 Where fought: Silesia, Austrian Netherlands, Madras Chief issues: Maria Theresa had no allies Winning side's advantage: King Frederick II of Prussia took advantage of the succession of a woman to the throne of Austria by invading Austrian Treaty Name: Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in (1748) Who gained/lost what: This treaty guaranteed the return of all occupied territories except Silesia to their original owners. Long term significance/consequence: | 10 | |
301880999 | The Seven Year's War | War: The Seven Year's War Major countries/parties: French,Austrian,Britain,France When fought: 1756 Where fought: Europe, India, and North America. Chief issues: Winning side's advantage: Treaty Name: Treaty of Paris Who gained/lost what: Long term significance/consequence: | 11 |
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