Lesson 42 of 84 · Enlightenment
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Finally, the Enlightenment inspired various revolutions around the world, including the American and French Revolutions.
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Finally, the Enlightenment inspired various revolutions around the world, including the American and French Revolutions. The principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity became rallying cries for those seeking to overthrow oppressive governments. Enlightenment ideas about rights and governance were central to the ideological underpinnings of these revolutions. The success of these movements not only transformed their respective societies but also set a precedent for future revolutions, igniting a global wave of democratic aspirations.
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The American and French Revolutions were inspired by Enlightenment principles.
Liberty, equality, and fraternity were important rallying cries.
These revolutions set a precedent for future democratic movements.
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1 of 2Which revolutions were influenced by Enlightenment principles?
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