Beliefs of Enlightenment? Natural rights of men?
Reason over faith, science improves life, people are born good, society is perfectible (freedom), tolerance
Least effective US Document
Federalist papers
What obstacles did US writers face?
Mocked by UK so no audience, no pay, no copyright laws, talented=politics
Most prevalent writing
Broadsides (Political cartoons) or pamphlets.
France’s role in Rev.
Ally to the US.