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The enlightenment was an intellectual and philosophical movement that brought new ideas and inventions from all around the world into Europe.

Enlightenment, History.com Editors,

https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/enlightenment November 6, 2018 A&E Television Networks  August 29, 2018

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Thomas Paine wrote a book on God, Deism, Nature, Christianity and a variety of topics. His book is titled The Age Of Reason.

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Deism began in the 17th and 18th century in England.

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Franklin  was a prominent American Deist. He was influenced by the Enlightenment. He was one of the founding fathers. There was a lot of argument among historians about whether Benjamin Franklin was a deist.

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He confessed to Christian faith. He clearly stated that he was NOT deist. Was a founding father as well.

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Was it a religion or a philosophy or a literary movement?

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Was it a religion or a philosophy or a literary movement?

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This was a philosophy movement, but also a religion movement because they did believe in one god.

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What were the major beliefs or characteristics of deism?

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What were the major beliefs or characteristics of deism?

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The major beliefs were that they believed in one god, but they did not believe in faith, they believed only in reason and logic.

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Why was Deism also known as the Age of Reason?

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Why was Deism also known as the Age of Reason?

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It was known as the age of reason because they brought new ideas to the world and they thought those ideas of conduct could create conflicts.

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The Scientific Revolution was a series of modern events that marked the emergence of science. Also bringing new studies in mathematics, astronomy, biology, and physics.

The Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment, https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/renaissance-and-reformation/scientific-revolution-enlightenment/v/the-scientific-revolution-and-the-age-of-enlightenment-world-history-khan-academy

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Deism views god as just a god, they do not believe he has the power to grant them their needs. Puritans did believe in one god and thought as though they are accepted by him according to the scriptures.

https://www.quora.com/How-is-Deism-different-from-puritanism

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the american war was against the 13 colonies and colonial government. This brought independence day to emerge. Now celebrated on July, 4th. Though the movement for American independence we triumphed at Yorktown.

Revolutionary War, History.com,

HISTORY, https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history, November 6, 2018, A&E Television Networks,

September 11, 2018, October 29, 2009