The cultural identity of the Enlightenment can be described as emphasizing the possibilities of human reason. ... He had the motivation and the connections to apply Enlightenment political philosophy to nation-building. ... The Enlightenment Writers The central ideas of the Enlightenment writers were similar to, yet very different from, those of the writers of earlier periods. ... Enlightenment writers and pre-Enlightenment writers were similar in the way that they tried to convey reason and learning. ... Some major justifications which were listed are: "He[King George III] has forbi...

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He was one of the greatest influential figures of the French Enlightenment and his ideas had a huge impact on the founding fathers of America when they were drawing up the Declaration of Independence. Even though Locke had an important role in the French Enlightenment while he was alive, his ideas and political views were used long after his death and to this very day. ... He explained the importance of checks and balances in a government, having different branches of government for different laws. ...

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This essay will enlighten and solidify the importance of this Declaration to not only the citizens of the United States of America but to the citizens of the planet Earth. ... This Document is a culmination of ideologies from Western European Philosophers during the time frame of the Enlightenment. ...

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The revolution was started thanks to the writings and speeches that were inspired by the Enlightenment. ... At the convention, Enlightenment ideals; liberty and natural rights inspired his speech. ... He continually emphasizes several key concepts to ensure that his audience understands their importance. ...

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They stressed the importance of change and gained independence in the year of 1902. ... Bourgeoisies who were strong believers of enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality wanted to diminish this form of power. ... This declaration stressed the importance of natural rights and completely ignored the old regime. ...

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Jefferson was largely influenced by Enlightenment writings and was a firm believer in Locke's theory. ... Setting the World Ablaze, by John Ferling is a book that unlike many of its kind not only enlightens the reader on the importance of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson but portrays their faults along with their accomplishments. ...

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Throughout time, people have fought for their rights, independence, liberty, freedom, and happiness. From nations, to organizations fighting, the pursuit has always been unstoppable and desperate. The ideas are so strong that effort is pulled forth so greatly to a point when no one fighting can be...

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