According to Harry Truman, the one problem when governments are controlled by the will of the minority is terror and oppression. This kind of situation would also result in blocking of personal freedoms of the people and also controlling the press and radio. the elections that would happen would also be a set up or fake elections.
Many Europeans had experienced the tyranny of monarchies in their own countries. The Patriots' war against George III inspired them. Lafayette and Pulaski may have also been moved by the ideas in the declaration of Independence. I hope this helps you
