The enlightment thinkers influenced the creation of the Declaration of Independence because they proposed ideas about

Personal loyalty
Personal independence
Personal belongings

Explanation:

Personal independence. Most Americans have an attachment to the idea of freedom which is another phrase for Personal Independence.

living during the great depression had a major affect on the mentality many people. a good portion of people who lived during that time do not trust banks. this is likely the result of the many widespread bank failures in the 30s that caused people to lose their life savings.