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The transmission of Enlightenment ideas to Greek thought influenced the development of a national consciousness.
They believed an agreement must exist between the people and their leaders
They believed an agreement must exist between the people and their leaders
The Enlightenment thinkers inspired revolutionaries to push for radical changes in government and society by making it known to the people that the proper type of government was one that protect the liberties of the people, or as stated by John Locke: life, liberty and property, and do not exert absolute power.
Enlightenment thinkersElightement Thinkers Enlightenment thinkers said that a government should be chosen by its citizens. This is a person's opinion.
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Scientific findings influenced Enlightenment ideas about government and society. The society became less religious and more secular. People also became more interested in astrology.
They wrote that people had the right to change the government. This was a revolutionary idea in the world of kings. It turns to idea of government upside down in the 1700’s.
They wrote that people had the right to change the government. This was a revolutionary idea in the world of kings. It turns to idea of government upside down in the 1700’s.
that the ideas of the Enlightenment could help improve government and society
Enlightenment gave people a different view of how government works. People began to view government as a means to accomplish bigger goals.
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The transmission of Enlightenment ideas to Greek thought influenced the development of a national consciousness.
Groups in society began to examine what forms government should take, rather than accept the traditional forms that existed.The government alone had the power to pass laws and raise taxes
Enlightenment thinkers believed in the importance of using reason and logic to challenge traditional beliefs and institutions. They advocated for improvements in government, education, and society to promote individual rights, freedom of expression, and scientific progress. They also emphasized the need for social and political change to create a more just and rational society.
That they could change their government if it did not protect their rights