Question

To what extent did the Enlightenment impact the

American Revolution?

-To what extent did the Enlightenment impact the French Revolution?
-On which revolution did the Enlightenment have more of an impact? Why?

Answer 1

- impact. The ideas of the Enlightenment played a major role in inspiring the French Revolution, which began in 1789 and emphasized the rights of common men as opposed to the exclusive rights of the elites. As such, they laid the foundation for modern, rational, democratic societies.

- the Enlightenment was the root of many of the ideas of the American Revolution. It was a movement that focused mostly on freedom of speech, equality, freedom of press, and religious tolerance. ... The Enlightenment ideas were the main influences for American Colonies to become their own nation.