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Enlightenment Ideals in American Government: Influential Thinkers and Their Impact

Explore the Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, J.J. Rousseau, and Baron Montesquieu who influenced American government. Learn about their philosophies on natural rights, governmental structure, and the power of the people. Discover how their ideas shaped the U.S. Constitution and the principles of American governance.

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Enlightenment Ideals in American Government: Influential Thinkers and Their Impact

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  1. Bellringer: Wed. 9/30 • What was the Enlightenment?

  2. Bellringer answers: • What was the Enlightenment? • A philosophical movement that emphasized human reason , science, & knowledge and challenged ideas of the church

  3. John Locke • Writings: • Two Treatises on Government • Ideas: • Power comes from “contract” b/t monarch/leader & the governed • Natural rights • Violation of contract = overthrow • Influence on America: • Motivated Am. revolutionaries

  4. More Locke • Essay on Human Understanding • “tabula rasa” • Influence: • American idea that all people can be improved.

  5. J. J. Rousseau • The Social Contract • Belief: government is derived from the consent of the people • American influence: • That the government gets its power from the people & their consent to be governed by that gov.

  6. Baron Montequieu 1748 • Spirit of the Laws • Examined various governments & found: • 3 branches created to protect peoples’ liberty: • Executive • Judicial • Legislative Checks & balances • Influence on Am.: Ideas reflected in the U.S. Constitution & basis of Am. Gov’t

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