Enlightenment: The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement during the 18th century that emphasized reason, logic, and individualism as means to challenge traditional authority.
Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence is a document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 that proclaimed the colonies' independence from Britain and outlined their grievances.
Social Contract Theory: Social contract theory is a political philosophy that suggests individuals agree to abide by certain rules and laws set by their government in exchange for protection of their natural rights.