During the 17th-18th century, a movement referred to as The Enlightenment arose in the efforts by philosophers to reassemble European politics, beliefs, science, and communications. The purpose was to solve problems in the world with reason. An example of philosophers can be seen in Baron de Montesquieu’s view on wanting a separation of powers; Adam Smith’s thought of laissez-faire where the government allows business to operate with little or no government interference; and John Locke’s idea that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and property. John Locke influenced the foundation for people believing in natural rights. This stimulated an outbreak of revolutions such as The Revolutionary War, French Revolution, and The Saint Domingo
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Caused many revolutions such as The American Revolution, The French Revolution, and The Haitian Revolution. The Revolutionary war started because of King George III taking the colonials rights away. To prevent this from ever happening again, they wrote the US Constitution. Giving everyone the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition against the government. While the French Revolution started by the Three Estate System; giving the Nobles and Clergy unfair privileges and an absolute monarch controlling all the power, leading to an outbreak. Resulting in King Louis XVI to call for an Estates General. During this the Third Estate was locked out of, leading to the Tennis Court Oath. Stating that they will not leave until the king signs off a constitution restricting his power and abolishing the Estate System. This document is known as The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen. Three years later, Saint Domingue had the first successful slave rebellion, driven by the idea of natural rights. Started from the barbaric, cruelty of slavery, which the people didn’t believe a revolution was possible until Toussaint Louverture convinced them otherwise. Over thirteen years of a revolution to avoid this from happening again The Saint Domingue Constitution in 1801 gave slaves freedom and equality. Leading to the Republic of Haiti of today. Overall, John Locke’s idea of natural rights sparked the flame of many revolutions. In today 's time, globally John Locke’s idea of natural has transformed European countries ' governments and land, creating independent countries around the
Caused many revolutions such as The American Revolution, The French Revolution, and The Haitian Revolution. The Revolutionary war started because of King George III taking the colonials rights away. To prevent this from ever happening again, they wrote the US Constitution. Giving everyone the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition against the government. While the French Revolution started by the Three Estate System; giving the Nobles and Clergy unfair privileges and an absolute monarch controlling all the power, leading to an outbreak. Resulting in King Louis XVI to call for an Estates General. During this the Third Estate was locked out of, leading to the Tennis Court Oath. Stating that they will not leave until the king signs off a constitution restricting his power and abolishing the Estate System. This document is known as The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen. Three years later, Saint Domingue had the first successful slave rebellion, driven by the idea of natural rights. Started from the barbaric, cruelty of slavery, which the people didn’t believe a revolution was possible until Toussaint Louverture convinced them otherwise. Over thirteen years of a revolution to avoid this from happening again The Saint Domingue Constitution in 1801 gave slaves freedom and equality. Leading to the Republic of Haiti of today. Overall, John Locke’s idea of natural rights sparked the flame of many revolutions. In today 's time, globally John Locke’s idea of natural has transformed European countries ' governments and land, creating independent countries around the