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What was the Enlightenment, in regards to early American History?

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The state of achieving one-ness with the universe.


The term given to the massive increase in electrification (light bulb usage) at the turn of the century.


Also known as the Age of Reason, many believed that through the power of reason, human society could be understood, improved, and perhaps even perfected.


A massive lightning storm that destroyed most of the British Naval Fleet.

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The American Enlightenment was a period of intellectual ferment in the thirteen American colonies in the 17th to 18th century, which led to the American Revolution, and the creation of the United States of America. ... The Enlightenment applied scientific reasoning to politics, science, and religion.

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Enlightenment, in regards to early American History was also known as the Age of Reason, many believed that through the power of reason, human society could be understood, improved, and perhaps even perfected.

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The early American history is characterized by a number of transitions and transformations that took place on the societal level. These transformations were mainly in line with social and religious life.

During this period, the blind belief started being tested by applying contemporary scientific terms.

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