Enlightenment Ideas & Colonial Thought
Explore how Enlightenment philosophers influenced colonial leaders and the development of revolutionary ideas.
Key Questions
- Analyze how John Locke's ideas of natural rights influenced colonial thinkers.
- Explain the concept of the social contract as articulated by Enlightenment philosophers.
- Compare the impact of Enlightenment ideas on colonial governance with their impact on European monarchies.
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