Question
Which statement best identifies the impact of the enlightenment on the American revolution?
A. rousseau's creation of social contract theory influenced American ideas on government
B.the social contract belief that the government should have total power motivated the colonists to rebel
C. ideas such as democracy, natural rights, and fair government inspired colonists to revolt against the British
D. Thomas jefferson's idea that governments should not violate the natural rights of people was used to criticize the British
A. rousseau's creation of social contract theory influenced American ideas on government
B.the social contract belief that the government should have total power motivated the colonists to rebel
C. ideas such as democracy, natural rights, and fair government inspired colonists to revolt against the British
D. Thomas jefferson's idea that governments should not violate the natural rights of people was used to criticize the British
Answers
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C. ideas such as democracy, natural rights, and fair government inspired colonists to revolt against the British
This statement best identifies the impact of the Enlightenment on the American Revolution, as the Enlightenment introduced concepts that emphasized individual rights and self-governance, motivating the colonists to seek independence from British rule.
This statement best identifies the impact of the Enlightenment on the American Revolution, as the Enlightenment introduced concepts that emphasized individual rights and self-governance, motivating the colonists to seek independence from British rule.