Question

question 6 of 20 which two documents most clearly show the influence of enlightenment thinkers? a. on the revolutions of heavenly spheres and mathematical principles of natural philosophy b. hard times and oliver twist c. the declaration of independence and the u.s. constitution d. the wealth of nations and the communist manifesto

Explanation:

Enlightenment thinkers emphasized ideas like natural rights, social contract, and separation of powers. The Declaration of Independence (with concepts of natural rights) and the U.S. Constitution (with separation of powers, checks and balances) reflect these Enlightenment ideas. Option A's works are scientific (pre - Enlightenment or early scientific revolution). Option B's works are literary (Victorian, focused on social issues but not Enlightenment - driven). Option D: The Wealth of Nations has some Enlightenment - related economic ideas, but The Communist Manifesto is a response to industrial capitalism and not directly Enlightenment - influenced in the same way as the U.S. founding documents.

Answer:

C. The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution