1. what was the State of government prior to
the enlightment era?

The Enlightenment brought political modernization to the west, in terms of focusing on democratic values and institutions and the creation of modern, liberal democracies. Enlightenment thinkers sought to curtail the political power of organized religion, and thereby prevent another age of intolerant religious war.

Explanation:

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i belive the continental association was created to boycott all contact with british goods.

i also belive it was in december 1, 1774