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Rousseau's mostly direct influence was immediate and on the French Revolution. His ideas of legitimacy through the people, support of a republic, and the use of government to manifest the General Will had a profound impact of how organisers and revolutionaries structured their movement and led the Revolution.
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Jean Jacques Rousseau is called the father of french revolution.
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What were some of the enlightenment ideas that helped inspire the french revolution?
Rousseau's ideas inspire many leaders of the French Revolution. Rousseau fought for individual freedom. He though that a direct democracy was the best form of government.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's ideas were most important to which movement?
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What 3 events in history demonstrate the Enlightenment's influence on history?
The American Revolution (1775-1783) The French Revolution (1789-1799) Seven Years War (1756-1763)
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