Rationalism In The 18th Century

Rationalism was a substantial shift from religion that correlated to opinions and actions based on reason and knowledge. Around this time period, people didn’t want to conform to the strict rules of the British society. It was a challenge for the people to ask themselves if the British, “are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?”(Henry, 37-38). The rhetorical question caused people during this time period to step back and recall the restrictions they had within their country and come up with a solution for themselves. People had a choice to conform to British rule or choose their own path and the persuasive techniques helped them get their point across effectively. The literature focused on the benefits to society