The American Revolution fulfilled the goals that were given in the Enlightenment. During the Enlightenment, the community was to think for themselves. The colonies organized the First Constitutional Congress to oppose British decisions. Knowledge was desired to be spread and advance the government and establish control. Many colonies became aware of the strong central government when America’s first constitution was written. Society was to take control of themselves and formulate a better life. The Treaty of Paris in 1789 recognized American colonies as independent, giving the government control. Reason was thought to be crucial to a government. The Bill of Rights included ten amendments that were created with the guarantee of freedom, which
