Question

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the start of the American Revolution?
A. They popularized the belief that the rule of law was oppressive to
common citizens.
B. They convinced American colonists that citizens should control
their governments.
C. They promoted the idea that all forms of taxation violate natural
rights.
D. They encouraged American colonişls to side with France in its
disputes with Great Britain.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

The Enlightenment beliefs that influenced the American Revolution were natural rights, the social contract, and the right to overthrow the government if the social contract was violated. ... As stated before, without the Enlightenment there would not have been a revolution, resulting in no American Government.