How did enlightenment works like the encyclopédie influence politics and society?

Encouraged support for ideals like freedom of religion and criticized institutions like slavery.

Explanation:

The enlightenment era began in the 17th century in Europe, which was influenced by philosophers like John Locke, Voltaire, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau who emphasis in the reason and individualism. Enlightenment ideas questioned the authority and adopted the notion to improve through changes in society. The philosophical ideas gave birth to the revolutions like the French and American Revolution.

the nationalists wanted a strong central government so the new country wouldn't fall apart.

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the roman army grew in size and became dominant in the mediterranean region.