An idea from the Enlightenment that influenced the Declaration of Independence was 1. the social contract. 2. representative government. 3. trial by jury. 4. freedom of elections.

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7 February, 07:13

An idea from the Enlightenment that influenced the Declaration of Independence was 1. the social contract. 2. representative government. 3. trial by jury. 4. freedom of elections.

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Lorenzo Ochoa · Answer 1

An idea from the Enlightenment that influenced the Declaration of Independence was "1. the social contract"--specifically a social contract that specifies that the government is meant to serve the people, who give up certain freedoms in order to feel secure.