The scientist that Frankenstein admired when he was a teenager was Cornelius Agrippa.
He was a German scientist, but also an occult writer. His works resonated with young Frankenstein's gullible and voracious mind, so he had a huge influence on his later endeavors.
The Declaration of Independence states the rights of all American citizens. It, well, declares independence. In the document, it states the three main natural rights, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
They had to limit their army severely and pay heavy reparations which crippled the nation.