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U.s. History: Beginnings of Revolutionary Thinking: Impact of Enlightenment

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The ideas of the Enlightenment began in Europe, but they were acted upon in the American colonies. See how the philosophies of John Locke and Rousseau influenced the thoughts and actions of Puritan clergy and political figures like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

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natural rights, john locke, the enlightenment
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)