The options that apply are:
- to understand the world from a secular perspective
- to examine the natural rights that humans possess
- to question the source of authority
The Enlightment Era, also called Age of Reason, took place in the 18th century and advocated ideas based on reason, constitutional government and secular learning.
The Enlightment philosophers opposed to the absolute power of monarchies and the Church and based their doctrines in individual liberty and religious tolerance.
The main philosophers of Age of Reason were Kant, Adam Smith, Voltaire, Locke. This philosophical movement was associated with the scientific revolution.
On February 16, 1861, in San Antonio, Texas General David E. Twiggs surrendered all federal holdings to a huge army of rebels. All military posts were vacated and all properties were seized by the secessionists. As a condition for the surrender, General Twiggs and his troops were allowed to leave with their horses and arms.
It tells us the solution to the problem in the story
This is an open question.
I think public opinion plays a large role in shaping governmental policies in the United States today.
This is because mass media presence is all over the nation and their broadcasters and reporters have a strong presence in the formation of the opinion of the American people.
I have to say that not as much as 15 years ago because the credibility of these mas media slots has reduced, particularly in young people, students, and professionals in their 30s. This segment of the audience likes to be more informed and do not only believe what the news says. They like to do research on their own, listen to other opinions, and come up with their own idea.
However, the adult audience stills paying so much attention to what opinion leaders say, and basically, they follow through.
