The Printing Press Changed the World Fact
The printing press (invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440) changed the world during the Renaissance, and ushered in the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, and Modern Age.
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine was one of history’s most important political propagandists in terms of human rights. His works inspired the American and French revolutions. See Thomas Paine’s Common Sense (pamphlet) 1776 and the Rights of Man 1792.
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James Madison is the Father of the Constitution Fact
James Madison can be considered the father of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Madison drafted the Constitution, drafted and sponsored the Bill of Rights, and co-wrote the Federalist Papers.
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What is Reason?
Reason is the application of “pure logic”, empirical evidence, experiment, and skepticism to find truths, facts, and theories (AKA “critical thinking”).
The Origin of the Political Terms Left and Right
The modern usage of the political terms left and right comes from the French Revolution of 1789 when supporters of the king stood to the president’s right, and supporters of the revolution to his left.