Darryl Craig
Western Civilization
June 10, 2015
Assignment 1
1. Describe the ‘revolutionary changes’ that Goldstone discussions in “Why Europe?” What specific features led Europe to make major breakthroughs in scientific thought? Give several examples to support your answer.
-The ‘revolutionary changes’ that Goldstone discussed in “Why Europe were some factors such as the Protestant work ethic, geography, colonization or exploration of the working class.
-the specific features that led Europe to make major breakthroughs in scientific thought were Europe’s willingness to explore the physical experimentation, analysis, and not just through appeal and logic. This led to Newcomen’s – steam engine, Arkwright’s – waterframe, and Watt’s – rotary …show more content…
Newton was trying to say to get from point A to point B you need to have a built-up of energy like momentum
3. Newton was talking about inertia, the body is resisting to move while in a dormant state.
4. Newton basically is defining the definition of force.
3. In “Women and Science,” why do the authors say ‘there was no Scientific Revolution for women’? Did women’s lives change at all during the Scientific Revolution? Why or why not?
- Because the opinion of women wasn’t appreciated or weren’t allowed to do such things
-the lives of women changed because they took more of a hands on role and had to work in mills, and do other jobs.
4. How does Franklin approach the study of science? (You may need to Google ‘scientific method’ to help answer the question). Describe the attitude of ordinary people towards science and revolutionary ideas as seen in Franklin’s letter.
- He felt as if science should be the centerpiece of education he approached it with an open mind and with excitement
5. Consider both the online content and your readings for this lesson. Summarize how humans "progressed" in the era of the Enlightenment, Age of Reason, and Scientific Revolution. Please put your personal opinions into your written statement, and be prepared to explain your views to your
Western Civilization
June 10, 2015
Assignment 1
1. Describe the ‘revolutionary changes’ that Goldstone discussions in “Why Europe?” What specific features led Europe to make major breakthroughs in scientific thought? Give several examples to support your answer.
-The ‘revolutionary changes’ that Goldstone discussed in “Why Europe were some factors such as the Protestant work ethic, geography, colonization or exploration of the working class.
-the specific features that led Europe to make major breakthroughs in scientific thought were Europe’s willingness to explore the physical experimentation, analysis, and not just through appeal and logic. This led to Newcomen’s – steam engine, Arkwright’s – waterframe, and Watt’s – rotary …show more content…
Newton was trying to say to get from point A to point B you need to have a built-up of energy like momentum
3. Newton was talking about inertia, the body is resisting to move while in a dormant state.
4. Newton basically is defining the definition of force.
3. In “Women and Science,” why do the authors say ‘there was no Scientific Revolution for women’? Did women’s lives change at all during the Scientific Revolution? Why or why not?
- Because the opinion of women wasn’t appreciated or weren’t allowed to do such things
-the lives of women changed because they took more of a hands on role and had to work in mills, and do other jobs.
4. How does Franklin approach the study of science? (You may need to Google ‘scientific method’ to help answer the question). Describe the attitude of ordinary people towards science and revolutionary ideas as seen in Franklin’s letter.
- He felt as if science should be the centerpiece of education he approached it with an open mind and with excitement
5. Consider both the online content and your readings for this lesson. Summarize how humans "progressed" in the era of the Enlightenment, Age of Reason, and Scientific Revolution. Please put your personal opinions into your written statement, and be prepared to explain your views to your