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The Scientific Revolution

Published on May 17, 2019

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The Scientific Revolution

The Age of Science

Geocentric Theory

Idea that the earth was at the center of universe according to the Bible
Photo by Kevin M. Gill

Heliocentric Theory

"The sun is at the center of the Universe!" - Nicolaus Copernicus
Photo by Ralph Buckley

Galileo Galilei

Supports Copernicus heliocentric theory and is prosecuted
Photo by Made By Morro

Theory of Gravity

Newtons idea that a force pulls all objects towards center of the planet

Biology and Chemistry

Robert Hooke invents microscope and experiments with the idea of cells

Scientific experimentation

Sir Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes create the Scientific Method

Scientific Method

  • Step 1- Observe and Question
  • Step2- Hypothesis
  • Step 3- Experiment
  • Step 4- Analyze Data
  • Step 5- Evaluate Results

Cartography

The use of trigonometry (math) to make accurate maps

Columbus and the New World

Christopher Columbus accidentally "discovers" the Americas

Columbian Exchange

A triangular trade between Europe, America, and Africa

Triangular Trade

  • precious metals
  • animals
  • spices
  • crops
  • diseases
  • slaves