How did both the enlightenment and colonized people's actions affect political developments after 1750?

Enlightenment thought and the resistance of colonized peoples shaped the revolutionary activity. Often the result of such revolts was the formation of new states and ideologies. People's discontent with colonial rule led to new political ideologies. Many people started to focus on the idea of individual rights. People believed that they should have a say in the government.This is seen in France where peasants started to revolt because they were dissatisfied with the government. They believed that the king was being unfair and charging higher taxes. The ruler, King Louis XVI was seen as a tyrant by many. He was considered to be an absolute monarch and many believed he was abusing his power.