Answer:
see below for long answer short answer: everyone gets to decide
Explanation:
This is simple based off of your opinions. Democracy gives "The people" a vote even though now in the U.S with the electoral colleges and such you don't really have a vote. Democracy was created for the benefit of the people of Greece then it spread throughout the world. It has proven t work very well.
The enlightenment was basically the "Age of reason" it was the movement. After the war(s), the people wanted like a revolution or independence. Anything that deals with peace or better economy.
