How did the enlightenment influence the french and american revolution
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Changes that developed during the Enlightenment inspired the american revolution, french revolution and latin american revolution. leaders of these revolutions based their wars for political change which enlightenment ideas.
Social contract and the common good of the people
Accepting the authority of the king as divine right, and absolute government in which the ruler makes decision for the people.
Freedom, natural rights, and self determination.
Questioning discoveries of the scientific revolution, acceptance of church explanations for origins of the universe and ignoring the advice of citizens for democracy
The relationships between governments and the people they governed, and limited government
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