in the american colonies, it effects on them?
2006-09-16 11:59:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
It was a philosophical movement based on reason as the way to knowledge, and individual rights as paramount over government power, especially the power of the monarchy and aristocracy. One of its major advocates was the philosopher John Locke. It inspired the Revolutionary War for independence from the British Monarchy, which was considered to be incompatible with its philosophical tenets. The design of the US political system was largely based on its principles.
2006-09-16 12:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mark V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main effect was the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution (including the Bill of Rights).
2006-09-16 19:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, to everything above, plus key players were Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin.
2006-09-16 19:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Ella S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was amovement that proved that science, region,and knowledge can improve society
2006-09-16 19:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by Hotchic098's Great Grandma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋