Enlightenment: An intellectual movement during the 18th century that emphasized reason, science, and individual liberty; it influenced new ideas about politics, religion, and society in the colonies.
Great Awakening: A religious revival movement that swept through the American colonies in the mid-18th century; it emphasized personal spiritual experiences and had a lasting impact on religious practices.
Republicanism: A political ideology that emerged during this period which emphasized citizens' rights and participation in government rather than rule by monarchy or aristocracy.