<P> Politically , the age is distinguished by an emphasis upon economic liberty , republicanism and religious tolerance , as clearly expressed in the United States Declaration of Independence . Attempts to reconcile science and religion resulted in a rejection of prophecy , miracle , and revealed religion , resulting in an inclination toward deism among some major political leaders of the age . American republicanism emphasized consent of the governed , riddance of the aristocracy , and fear of corruption . It represented the convergence of classical republicanism and English republicanism ( of 17th century Commonwealthmen and 18th century English Country Whigs ) . </P>
<P> Politically , the age is distinguished by an emphasis upon economic liberty , republicanism and religious tolerance , as clearly expressed in the United States Declaration of Independence . Attempts to reconcile science and religion resulted in a rejection of prophecy , miracle , and revealed religion , resulting in an inclination toward deism among some major political leaders of the age . American republicanism emphasized consent of the governed , riddance of the aristocracy , and fear of corruption . It represented the convergence of classical republicanism and English republicanism ( of 17th century Commonwealthmen and 18th century English Country Whigs ) . </P>
what famous american document represented many enlightened ideas about government
what famous american document represented many enlightened ideas about government
United States Declaration of Independence
United States Declaration of Independence