During the enlightenment governments and churches tried to stop spread enlightenment ideas
They began to desire political equality
They inspired revolutionaries to rebel against against powerful monarchies
During the Age of Enlightenment, ideas about government shifted significantly towards concepts of individual rights, reason, and secularism. Philosophers like John Locke and Montesquieu advocated for the separation of powers and the social contract, arguing that governments should be based on the consent of the governed. This period emphasized liberty, equality, and justice, challenging the divine right of kings and promoting democratic ideals. Ultimately, these Enlightenment ideas laid the groundwork for modern democratic governments and the protection of human rights.
she fought for womens rights and equal education for all, and this was an influence to america because women didn't have much rights until like the 1920s and they look to her as an inspiration
During the enlightenment governments and churches tried to stop spread enlightenment ideas
the will of the people
the will of the people
It made them understand there each own individual freedom
People believed that the government existed as the result of an agreement between the people and their leaders.
People believed that the government existed as the result of an agreement between the people and their leaders.
transcendentalism
transcendentalism
They began to desire political equality
They began to desire political equality
They inspired revolutionaries to rebel against against powerful monarchies
They inspired revolutionaries to rebel against against powerful monarchies