1 janv. 1685 - Enlightenment

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-Movement starting in Europe that emphasized rational thinking over tradition and religion
-Transatlantic print culture spread ideas to the Americas
-John Locke: Natural rights (humans have a right to life, liberty, and property)
-Rousseau + Voltaire + Emanuel Kant: Three branches of government
-Social Contract: Power to govern is in the people's hands; protection of natural rights is exchanged for power; people have a right to overthrow the government if it fails
-Scientific inquiry, what is knowable through senses
-This grew in popularity in the colonies, decreasing trust in the Bible

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