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Copernicus
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Did not believe the earth was the center of the universe
Developed the helio-centric theory that the sun was the center of the universe |
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Kelper
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A german Astronomer proved the sun was the center of the universe by using math
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Galileo
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Built his own telescope to look at the moon, and saw Saturn’s rings
Drew sketches of the universe |
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Newton
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Discovered the law of gravity
Used the law of gravity to show why the planets moved the way they did Discovered the law of motion |
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Vesalius
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Studied anatomy
Created a detailed book of anatomy |
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Harvey
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Studied and explained how blood moves through the body
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Descartes
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Said that nothing should be accepted without being examined and proven
“I think therefore I am” |
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Prince Henry
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The first to explore new trade routes
Two goals: Gain control of trade routes for Portugal Spread the Catholic faith |
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Dias
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- Explored the tip of Africa for Portugal
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Vasco de Gama
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- Sailed around Africa and established trade with India for Portugal
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Columbus
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Discovered “The New World” The Americas for Spain
Discovered The Americas on 1492 |
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Amerigo Vespucci
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- Recognized the land that Columbus found was “The New World,” The Americas was discovered after him.
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Conquistador(s)
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Spanish adventurers
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Ponce de Leon
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- Landed in Florida while searching for the Fountain of Youth
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Hernando de Soto
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- Explored the southeastern part of North America
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Magellan
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- Took a crew around the world, although he was killed along the way his crew finished.
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Sir Francis Drake
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- The first Englishman to sail around the world
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