Changes that developed during the Enlightenment inspired the american revolution, french revolution and latin american revolutio
n. leaders of these revolutions based their wars for political change which enlightenment ideas. Social contract and the common good of the people
Accepting the authority of the king as divine right, and absolute government in which the ruler makes decision for the people.
Freedom, natural rights, and self determination.
Questioning discoveries of the scientific revolution, acceptance of church explanations for origins of the universe and ignoring the advice of citizens for democracy
The relationships between governments and the people they governed, and limited government
An Enlightenment philosopher the influenced the revolutions was John Locke. John Locke had the idea of natural rights, where all men are born equal. He also had the idea that governments are supposed to protect these natural rights and private property of its citizens. Another idea he had was that the government could and should be overthrown if its people are "unsatisfied". John Locke's idea of natural rights influenced a lot of major revolutions in history.
The resistance movement often led by the southeast Asian people has been educated in the west because the westernized native leaders are highly respected and that their institution and the values were also respected that is why they are likely to be educated in the west.
