What led the colonists to fight for independence from England?

Read the sentences from walden by henry david thoreau. the greater part of what my neighbors call good i believe in my soul to be bad, and if i repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. what demon possessed me that i behaved so well? which option most effectively explains the meaning of the figure of speech used in this excerpt? thoreau feels out of place in the company of others. thoreau is happiest in the company of others. thoreau regrets conforming to the expectations of others. thoreau enjoys ridiculing the opinions of others.

Religious toleration was not guaranteed in which of the following english colonies? maryland massachusetts bay virginia new jersey

Use the passage to answer the question. we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness . . –the declaration of independence which enlightenment thinker most directly influenced the notion expressed in this passage? thomas hobbes baron de montesquieu jacques bossuet john locke