Benjamin Franklin, as he was one of the founding fathers of the American Enlightenment movement.
The Enlightenment was a major influence on the political ideas of the colonists who pushed for independence from Great Britain
Because of their great influence in getting American colonists to go to war with Britain.
He was Chinese.
The American colonists' view of government was shaped by both the Enlightenment and the powerful influence of "The Great Awakening". The Enlightenment strongly influenced the founding generation to value the use of reason in this life. "The Great Awakening" ensured that respect for and reference to God would also influence the founders. Both reason and religion are in fact evidently at work (though in different ways) throughout the founding documents of, and the original view of government in, America.
Aristotle was the philosopher and teacher who had Alexander the Great as one of his students.
Benjamin Franklin, as he was one of the founding fathers of the American Enlightenment movement.
John Locke had a significant influence on the colonists with his ideas on natural rights, limited government, and the consent of the governed. His writings were influential in shaping the principles of the American Revolution and the formation of the United States.
Benjamin Franklin, as he was one of the founding fathers of the American Enlightenment movement.
The Enlightenment was a major influence on the political ideas of the colonists who pushed for independence from Great Britain
They began to question the authority of the church leaders.
the colonists went to war with Great Britain to protect their rights as English citizens
Confucius is a great Chinese philosopher, known for his teachings on ethics, morality, and social harmony. His ideas have had a significant influence on Chinese culture and thought, rather than Japanese or Persian.
They began to desire political equality
They began to desire political equality
They began to desire political equality
The colonists were furious. Because the English government began taxing items that were transported from Great Britain, the colonists refused to buy any products. Very soon, the English government had to stop the stamp act, or go bankrupt.
Because of their great influence in getting American colonists to go to war with Britain.