How did the enlightenment affect the revolutions?

The Declaration of Independence stated that America had won the revolution from great Britain, and that they had gained their independence ... This just shows that the Enlightenment ideals had a huge impact on America. The Enlightenment ideals were the main influences for American Colonies to become their own nation.

In writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson took ideas from enlightenment philosopher John Locke that every person has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.