HIST 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: George Whitefield, Nicolaus Copernicus, Navigation Acts
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Polish mathematician who came up with the idea of the solar system> challenged old catholic idea of earth-centered universe. Sir isaac newton came up with theory of gravity. Science challenging basic religious ideals> taking god out of how the world works> clockmaker"s theory. Hopeful vision of future where humans produce a better future for themselves: the great awakening (1740-50) 1651> goods leaving colonies to europe must be sent of english- made ships and with a mainly english crew. 1660> all trade between colonies must be aboard english ships with a english crew; certain items could only be shipped to england or other colonies; helps out english shipbuilders, raised demand for. English sailors colonies were not used to being taxed/told what to do smuggling began: dominion of new england. Attempt by english crown to consolidate power of the crown in new. Fighting costly wars in europe; silver mines began to run out.
