The Scientific Revolution which resulted in the Enlightenment had much significance that helped influence the American Revolution. the American Revolution was fueled because Great Britain started to control the American colonies through laws by restricting territorial expansion, imposing taxes, and they were also being stripped of their freedom. ... I believe that this is what sparked the American Revolution. ... The result of both movements were the American Revolution. This essay gives an overview of how the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment conferred to the America...

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In 1688 the "Glorious Revolution" took place, in 1773 The Boston Tea Party protests tax on tea, in 1775 the American Revolution begins, and in 1789 the French Revolution began, these are just a few major events to show the acts of rebellion. ...

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Locke had said that when a man who is elected or chosen to rule begins to violate the life, liberty and property of the others in society, the government is no longer fulfilling its agreed upon purpose. This circumstance was one in which Locke believed revolutions were inspired. ... At the time Locke wrote his treatise, the Glorious Revolution was occurring. ... John Locke's Treatise defends this type of revolution. ... It perhaps justified his contemporary's actions during the Glorious Revolution. ...

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To begin, Thomas Paine notes the many problems with monarchy, specifically in Britain. ... Due to the inefficiencies and burdens given by Britain, America should obviously break away from its tyrannical oppression. ... Why should Americans do this? ... America's size thus makes the time perfect for the colonies to seek independence and unity. ... This statement not only shows how the revolution must be done, but how if it is not done, it will hang over the head of Americans until acted upon. ...

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The transition from early 19th century England when Romanticism was challenging aspects of the dominant Enlightenment discourse founded upon science and rationalism to late 20th century American, a period influenced by Reaganomics and rampant scientific development in cloning and technology reveals a shift in societal values. ... In Frankenstein, Shelley explores the transgression of the natural order in the Romantic ideal by humanity's ongoing pursuit of progress and knowledge, a consequence of the Enlightenment Era and the Industrial Revolution. ... At birth, Victor's creation re...

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