Lesson 67 of 84 · Enlightenment
⭐ 30 XPenlightenment: Lesson 67
The impact of the Enlightenment extended beyond Europe, influencing colonial societies and their quest for independence.
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The impact of the Enlightenment extended beyond Europe, influencing colonial societies and their quest for independence. Enlightenment thinkers provided the intellectual foundation for revolutions in the Americas and beyond, as colonized people began to demand rights and self-governance. The principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity articulated during this time became rallying cries for independence movements worldwide. The Enlightenment's global legacy continues to resonate in contemporary struggles for human rights and democracy.
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Enlightenment ideas influenced independence movements in colonial societies.
Liberty, equality, and fraternity became key principles during revolutions.
The Enlightenment's legacy persists in modern human rights struggles.
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1 of 2Which concepts were rallying cries for independence movements influenced by the Enlightenment?
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