Question

The American Revolution was a war fought ______________________________________________(explain why the colonists and British Government fought) One way the Enlightenment influenced the American Revolution is through the ideas of ___________________(philosopher's name). His ideas were ______________________________________. These ideas are reflected in the _________________________________ (document name). The purpose of this document is _________________

Answer 1

The answer is below

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Based on Independence. The colonists felt it is high time they have independence. The cause for the agitation of independence by the American colonies is the fact that they were asked to pay taxes by the British government while they are not part of the government.

2. John Locke

3. John Locke's ideas were established on the natural right to life, liberty, equality, property, and justice.

4. Declaration of Independence

5. The purpose of the Declaration of Independence is to give justification to the world, on the reason the America Colonists have chosen to have a self-governing rule and separate from the British rule.