Background Flashcards
1
Q
Beliefs of Enlightenment? Natural rights of men?
A
Reason over faith, science improves life, people are born good, society is perfectible (freedom), tolerance
2
Q
Least effective US Document
A
Federalist papers
3
Q
What obstacles did US writers face?
A
Mocked by UK so no audience, no pay, no copyright laws, talented=politics
4
Q
Most prevalent writing
A
Broadsides (Political cartoons) or pamphlets.
5
Q
France’s role in Rev.
A
Ally to the US.
