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How was the American Revolution related to the Age of Enlightenment?
The Revolution represented Enlightenment ideas put into action.
The Revolution required American colonists to apply Enlightenment military strategies.
The Revolution forced European monarchs to raise larger armies and navies.
The Revolution occurred just before the Enlightenment and inspired many of its ideas.
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The correct choice is: The Revolution represented Enlightenment ideas put into action.
Explanation: American leaders drew directly on Enlightenment thinkers (Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, etc.) — natural rights, the social contract, popular sovereignty, separation of powers — in documents and institutions like the Declaration of Independence and state constitutions. The other options are incorrect: there was no specific “Enlightenment” military strategy, the Revolution did not force European monarchs to generally expand armies/navies, and the Revolution took place during the Enlightenment and was inspired by it rather than preceding it.
Explanation: American leaders drew directly on Enlightenment thinkers (Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, etc.) — natural rights, the social contract, popular sovereignty, separation of powers — in documents and institutions like the Declaration of Independence and state constitutions. The other options are incorrect: there was no specific “Enlightenment” military strategy, the Revolution did not force European monarchs to generally expand armies/navies, and the Revolution took place during the Enlightenment and was inspired by it rather than preceding it.
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