Question

How did the Enlightenment idea of popular sovereignty influence the American Revolution?
A.
It inspired colonists to elect their own government with leaders of their choice.
B.
It showed colonists how the political system of monarchy harmed lawful citizens.
C.
It gave colonists an idea of how different governments operated around the world.
D.
It introduced colonists to revolutionary strategies that would help them revolt.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

In turn, the Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and justice helped to create the conditions for the American Revolution and the subsequent Constitution. Democracy was not created in a heartbeat. In a world where people were ruled by monarchs from above, the idea of self-government is entirely alien.

The Enlightenment led to rational ideas about government. Kings no longer ruled by divine right; rather, government was to be rational. ... The Enlightenment also led to the concept of natural law. These are laws that exist in the absence of government and are considered universal.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. It inspired colonists to elect their own government with leaders of their choice.

Explanation:

• People were viewed as a source of political power by Enlightenment theorists.
• Popular sovereignty holds that a state's authority derives from the agreement of the governed, and that a government must reflect their needs and beliefs.
• The American colonial religious landscape was heavily influenced by the rationalism and intellectual and religious freedom of the Enlightenment, and these ideals played a crucial role in the American Revolution and the establishment of a country without a state religion.
• The Enlightenment's values of tolerance for all religions, equality, and freedom of the press had an impact on some of the founders of the American Revolution.
• Due to the lack of fundamental rights, American colonists resisted England and declared their independence.

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