The belief in reasoning over religious faith or intuition

Who was the first American writer in the rationalism period?

This work stated that "All men are created equal and have their own inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

Benjamin Franklin thought of this as "JUSTICE"

Warlike; suited to battle

Date of the Period

Thomas Jefferson was one the creator of ______

This final line was a call to arm stating that the war had already begun in the eyes of the British soldiers

Benjamin Franklin thought of this as “HUMILITY”

involving and requiring strength

According to the rationalist, this was God's special gift to mankind

Who gave the famous speech “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death?”

This contained the calendar, weather, poems, sayings and astronomical and astrological information

Benjamin Franklin thought of this as “Resolution”

Ones opponent in conflict

Rationalists believe they can arrive at this by using reason

Who created the Poor Richards Almanac

What stressed the logic of American Independence

This theme in the Declaration of Independence stated that “it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute me Government.”

unvoidable

The period of Rational thinking was a celebration of ______.

Who was the created of Common Sense?

This tended to focus on religious questions or accept patriotic convictions

Benjamin Franklin thought of this as “Moderation”

Cruel and opperessivr government or rule