How did Enlightenment ideas influence the development of democracy in the United States?

This is big in history and you'll want to remember this

the enlightenment ideas got people thinking on their own, am i right?

it promoted individualism and independence. these are the foundations of a democracy ...

the enlightenment encouraged people to speak up and share ideas and go against the church and state.

it influenced democracy because people we able to voice their opinions reguardless (for the most part) of social status.

The great Enlightenment gave focus on the ideas of innate rights which defined by John Locke as Life, Liberty, Health, and the Pursuit of Happiness. (I think I'm missing some)