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The tensions that arose between Great Britain and her North American colonies as a result of taxation and other measures following the Seven Years’ War culminated in war, a movement for independence and the establishment of a new nation. The ideals that fueled the Revolution were grounded in Enlightenment Era thought. These same ideals still shape our vision as we continue to define American Democracy.

To prepare for this post, please review the links below to support your discussion:

• Enlightenment Thought
• The Declaration of Independence

After you have completed the readings answer ONE of the following questions:

1. How did Enlightenment Era thought influence the Declaration of Independence? In your answer, be sure to address how political thought evolved during the Enlightenment Era and how those shifts are represented within the Declaration of Independence.   

2. Are Enlightenment ideals still relevant as a guiding force in current American society?  How so? In your answer, please be sure to address current events and issues. 

Can you please also write a reply post with some facts about what was discussed. I need to reply to one classmate’s discussion:

Enlightenment ideals are still relevant as a guiding force in current American society. An example of, Enlightenment political ideal is republicanism as a kind of government. Marked by the separation of legislative, executive, and judicial powers, by competitive elections, and by the rule of law, republicanism is nowadays largely identified with being a liberal democracy, power of the people. Republicanism has shown to be very successful worldwide. While there were only three partial or restricted democracies in the late eighteenth century which were the United States, the French Republic, and Switzerland. This form of government has undeniably gained ground since then. Enlightenment proposals regarding the general structure of global relations have been approved, at least in principle even after some serious difficulties. We now have a global organization, the United Nations, as a federation of 192 countries whose purpose is to establish a nonviolent international order. It stipulates that nations cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems and promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.