Which enlightenment idea appears to influence paine in this passage
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"The Rights of Man,"(1791-1792) to answer the following question.
The independence of America, considered merely as a separation from England,
would have been a matter but of little importance, had it not been accompanied by a
revolution in the principles and practice of governments. She made a stand, not for
herself only, but for the world. --Public Domain
Which Enlightenment idea appears to influence Paine in this passage?
1) Government should be based on universal principles
2) Humanity is progressing out of bondage toward liberty
3) The importance of the idea of secularism in government
4) The belief that violence is necessary to achieve liberty