During The Scientific Revolution

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The Scientific Revolution had many innovations. It happened during the middle Ages and some of the most famous scientists were alive during this time. The scientific revolution happened because people started doubting their old beliefs. This encouraged new ways of thinking and the development of new scientific instruments. During this time variables for math and the decimal system were introduced. Also the heliocentric theory was introduced contradicting the old theory saying that the earth was in the center. These are just a few of the innovations that were introduced to the world during this time.
One Scientist of this era is Nicolaus Copernicus; he came up with the heliocentric theory just before his death in 1543. It was printed in his
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Frederick was one of the best-educated men in his country in his time. He was a dedicated ruler and kept strict watch over bureaucracy. He also avoided any reform that he didn’t like. George Washington led the American Revolution. Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and he served as the first U.S. Secretary of State from 1790 to …show more content…
Bach, Mozart, and Henry Fielding. Bach wrote Mass in B minor and spent his entire life in Germany. Mozart wrote many pieces and Henry Fielding was an English writer. Mozart wrote The Magic Flute. Henry wrote The History of Tom Jones, which describes the adventures of a young boy.
The American Revolution was beginning to be organized in 1774. George Washington began gathering troops for his army. On July 4th, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was accepted. It was written by Thomas Jefferson, this in when the revolution had formally begun. General Cornwallis surrendered to the American and French troops in Yorktown in 1781. The constitution is a check and balance system. The bill of rights has 10 amendments. For example freedom of speech and religion are two of

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