Question

Which late eighteenth century events were influenced by the ideas of the Enlightenment?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. American Revolution: 1775 -1783 and French Revolution: 1789 - 1799

2. Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.

Explanation:

1. The late eighteenth century events that were influenced by the ideas of the Enlightenment were:

I) American Revolution: which caused a bloody war between American colonists and British. It led to American Independence. It occurred in 1775 -1783.

ii) French Revolution: this was a fight from the masses or French citizens against the monarchy. It led to the abolishment of monarchy rule in France. It occurred between 1789 - 1799

2. The late eighteenth-century documents that were influenced by the Enlightenment are:

I) Declaration of Independence: issued by the American colonist to justify their breakaway from British Rule, it was made in 1776

Bill of Rights was written to support the American Constitution and guide against tyranny that could exist in a democracy. It came into effect in 1791.