What eighteenth-century movement from Europe brought new ideas to the colonies?
1 Answer
Mar 7, 2017
The Enlightenment brought new ideas to the colonies.
Explanation:
The Enlightenment was the 18th century movement that provided a basis for the revolutionary ideas of the American colonies, with an example evident in the Declaration of Independence. John Locke stated humans have the right to "life, liberty, and property," while the Declaration stated the rights to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This is just one of the ideas carried over from the Enlightenment to help form the American government.
Here are some links to websites describing some Enlightenment thinkers:
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/paris/articles/10-great-writers-of-the-enlightenment/
https://www.thoughtco.com/key-thinkers-of-the-enlightenment-1221868
