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Ancient Greek democracy and Roman republicanism have influenced American government.
Religious Ideas (Jewish & Christian)
The Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights guaranteed certain rights of citizens. Inspired U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Philosophy of Enlightenment
The values found in the Bible, and the teachings of Jesus, inspired American ideals about Govt & morality.
Philosophers such as John Locke & Baron de Montesquieu influenced American ideas about govt.
Enlightenment
When: 1700s
Who: originally European philosophers but adopted by well educated American Colonists. What: European Intellectual Movement. Enlightenment philosophers believed that all problems could be solved by human reason. Why: apply reason to government and politics.
Thomas Hobbes
The Pessimist English (1588 1679)
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2. If they are not controlled they will fight, rob, and oppress each other.
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John Locke
An Optimist & Thinker English (1637-1704)
We want freedom from England because the king does not protect our rights!
Famous Quote: My trade is to say what I think Exposed corrupt officials & aristocrats Wrote about inequality, injustice, and superstition. Anti-slavery + disliked religious prejudice
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RHYMING SLOGAN
Use observation to make new discoveries, rely on reason, and question traditional authority. Led many American colonists to challenge the authority of the British monarchy. Led to GREAT AWAKENING rational religious thinking more diverse churches/beliefs more tolerance of others religious beliefs.