What was the Enlightenment?

A) the time immediately following the American Revolution

B) a movement started by the Sons of Liberty

C) a time when people began discussing new ideas

D) a word used by the British to describe their rule of the colonies

Question

What was the Enlightenment?

A) the time immediately following the American Revolution

B) a movement started by the Sons of Liberty 

C) a time when people began discussing new ideas

D) a word used by the British to describe their rule of the colonies

anonymous · Answer

The Enlightenment was an 18th century philosophical movement in Europe that stressed the importance of reason in analyzing and investigating.This led to a critical reappraisal of existing ideas and social institutions, and how they could be changed and improved,through the use of reason.

anonymous · Answer

thanks, I'm guessing its (B