Question

beginning in the late 1600s, a philosophical movement known as the enlightenment inspired new political ideas that helped lead to the american revolution. read about the enlightenment. then answer the question below. enlightenment thinkers believed that people could use rational thinking to improve their world. they rejected the traditional authorities of both religion and government. for enlightenment thinkers, a governments power did not come from god, but instead existed because of the consent of the people being governed. they believed government was created by a social contract, or an agreement among all the members of society about the rules and rights of that society. which of the following are true about enlightenment thinkers? select two. they thought that all social institutions should be based on religious traditions. they believed governments should be ruled by kings whose authority came from god. they felt they could improve the world through the use of rational thought. they generally agreed that governments get their power from the people they rule.

Explanation:

Enlightenment thinkers emphasized rational - thinking for world - improvement and the idea of government power coming from the consent of the governed. They rejected religious and traditional monarchical authority.

Answer:

C. They felt they could improve the world through the use of rational thought.
D. They generally agreed that governments get their power from the people they rule.