How did imperialism in the late 19th/early 20th centuries change the United States?

Enlightenment thinkers most contributed to the development of whichpolitical idea? a. religious leaders should play the largest role in establishing asociety's laws.b. democratic governments have the responsibility to protect humanrights.c. criminals must be punished harshly if a society is to maintainorder.d. written constitutions place unnecessary restrictions ongovernments' powers.