The Enlightenment Spreads, Ulrich Per. 7 Flashcards

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