Enlightenment Ideas and Their Impact

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What are the "unalienable rights" mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Wanted governments to be separate from religion so everyone could believe what they wanted.

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It encouraged ideas like freedom, equality, and the belief that people should have a say in how they are governed.

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The American and French revolutions were inspired by Enlightenment ideas of freedom, equality, and fairness.

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The principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

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These ideas gave the colonists the confidence to fight for their freedom, leading to the American Revolution

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During this time, the printing press was available and allowed thinkers and authors to spread their ideas quickly and to areas never reached before.

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The printing press revolutionized the dissemination of information.

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The Enlightenment began in the late 17th century and lasted until the early 19th century. How many years did it last?

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The Enlightenment taught people to think about how governments could be fairer, protect everyone’s rights, and help society move forward

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The period emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.

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The colonists believed "no taxation without representation" because they had no say in British Parliament about the taxes they had to pay

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Governments should have separate parts—like one to make laws, one to enforce them, and one to judge them.

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This separation of powers is essential for a balanced government.