| Term | Definition |
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Locke tabula rasa |
everyone born with a blank mind and learn from their experiences |
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philosophes |
intellectuals of the enlghtenment. usually professors, journalist, statesmen, social reformers, scientist, economist, literary people |
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reason |
the application of the scientific method to the understanding of all life |
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gin and vodka |
gin in england for third estate and vodka in russia |
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Carnivals |
before lent. forty days long. drink, have sex, eat, party. |
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Ashkenazic |
Eastern Jews. forbidden to own land, hold many jobs, pay special taxes for no reason |
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Sephardic |
western jews.rich.Venice, Amsterdam. own land. |
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realschule |
primary schools |
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volkschulen |
universities |