<span>In analyzing the enlightenment thought processes, the formation of the United States promoted these ideals due to the constitutional ideas and values outlined in the Bill of Rights, many of which were promoted by enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke and others.</span>
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Sea transportation was just right at that time as it can carry loots, spoils of war , enough fire power to conquer new colonies, and also food and necessities for sojourners ,seafaring soldiers and traders. Even exploration of unknown territories was also done with the help of sea transportation.
The first act that the parliament passed in an attempt to raise revenue by taxing the American colonists was the "stamp act" which was met with a great deal of resistance.
Social Darwinism, Europeans used the expression to justify their invasions of Africa
Elite concerns about the Articles of Confederation mostly focused on the weakness of the national government. The national government was not able to provide for the national defense, levy taxes, resolve interstate disputes, or generally provide for the people effectively.