Europe experienced an
intellectual movement known as the enlightenment
during the late 1600s and early 1700s. what effect did the
enlightenment and enlightenment thinkers such as
charles-louis de montesquieu have on the american
revolution and the founding of the united states?

the enlightenment was about art and knowledge so most likely something like that

Explanation:

He was known for making Americans aware about Minorities' struggle for freedom and equal opportunity ,   and  the need for integration and civil rights legislation.
On top of that, he was the most famous who voice the inspiration through non-violent resistance which make it hard for his opposition to demonize him using the media.