Enlightenment Ideas
natural rights - people have certain privileges that can not be taken away. These are life, liberty, and property. John Locke wrote about natural rights
separation of powers - people should participate in the government; authority should be shared and not just be in the hands of a few people.
Revolutions and Unification
Countries fought againts colonialism.
Many countries in Latin America stood up against Spain and fought for their independence.
Motivated leaders helped to inspire changes in Latin America.
Garibaldi and Cavour led Italian unification.
Bismarck was the leader of German unification.
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