Which statement best identifies the impact of the Enlightenment on the American Revolution? (1 point)

Question

A. • Thomas Jefferson's idea that governments should not violate the natural rights of people was used to criticize the British.
B. • Rousseau's creation of social contract theory influenced American ideas on government.
C. • Ideas such as democracy, natural rights, and fair government inspired colonists to revolt against the British.
D. • The social contract belief that the government should have total power motivated the colonists to rebel.

Answer 1

C. • Ideas such as democracy, natural rights, and fair government inspired colonists to revolt against the British.