How did enlightenment ideas influence the Declaration of Independence?

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25 July, 02:03

How did enlightenment ideas influence the Declaration of Independence?

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Marcelo Burton · Answer 1

There are many Enlightenment ideals in the Declaration of Independence. One is the idea that all people are entitled to certain rights just by virtue of being human ... Finally, the Declaration of Independence incorporates the Enlightenment idea that a government's main purpose is to protect the rights of the people.