Colonists used Enlightenment ideals to justify their rebellion against British rule by emphasizing concepts such as natural rights, social contracts, and the pursuit of liberty. Thinkers like john Locke argued that individuals have inherent rights to life, liberty, and property, and that governments derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed. When the British government imposed taxes and laws without representation, colonists viewed this as a violation of their rights, leading them to assert that they had the right to overthrow a government that no longer served their interests. This philosophical framework provided a moral and intellectual foundation for their quest for independence.
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because they wanted to
The Mexican-American War.
to make fun of the british
By acting in the Boxer Rebellion, the United States proved they would use force to promote their own business interests.
enlightenment
Rifles and Arrows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Example sentence - We simply could not justify his actions regardless of his excuses.
Ideas from the Enlightenment thinkers ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
State's rights
because they wanted to
The freedom for colonist
No
They traded goods.
The colonist did not try to make themselves look like Indians.
there is informed consent
It would save lives .