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john Locke was political philosopher and a proponent of natural law, and limited government. These two ideas that greatly influenced the Founding Fathers. Locke's ideas are reflected in both the Declaration of Independence, and the US Constitution.

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Who had the same ideas as John Locke?

John Locke was an inspiration to the founding fathers of America. He influenced the American Revolution and the French Revolution. He especially influenced Thomas Jefferson's writing of the Declaration of Independence.


Author of natural rights?

John Locke wrote Two Treatises of Government, and believed that governments get their power from the consent of the governed. It was a turn away from the Divine Right Theory, and inspired the founding fathers.


How did Enlightenment philosophers influence the Founding Fathers of American government?

Enlightenment philosophers, such as John Locke, Montesquieu, and Rousseau, profoundly influenced the Founding Fathers by promoting ideas of individual rights, separation of powers, and the social contract. Locke's theories on natural rights inspired the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Montesquieu's advocacy for checks and balances shaped the structure of the U.S. government, ensuring that no single branch would dominate. These Enlightenment principles laid the foundation for a democratic system that values personal freedoms and limited government authority.


Which of these men had the most influence on the Founders?

John Locke


The Founding Fathers agreed with which Enlightenment idea?

The Founding Fathers were heavily influenced by the Enlightenment idea of natural rights, particularly the belief that individuals possess inherent rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Thinkers like John Locke emphasized that governments are established to protect these rights and should derive their power from the consent of the governed. This philosophy is evident in key documents like the Declaration of Independence, which articulates the importance of individual rights and the social contract. The Founding Fathers aimed to create a government that reflected these Enlightenment principles.

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Who or what influenced our founding fathers when writing the Constitution?

John Locke, mostly. He stole the ideas from a lot of other philosophers but he is the one credited with the influence for the Constitution.


Who influenced the US Constitution?

john Locke was the major influence on the founding fathers of the enlightenment.if you need more info, shoot me an e-mail.=D


What is the political founding fathers john Locke baron de montesqvieu?

who's the political view of the founding father. (john locke, baron de Montesquieu


Which enlightenment thinker had the most influence on your founding documents?

John Locke


How did John Locke die?

The English philosopher, John Locke, devoted himself to his work. He never married or had children. Locke passed away on October 28, 1704. His ideas and writings had a big influence on many people including the Founding Fathers of the United States.


How did John Locke influence the language in the U.S. Declaration of Independence?

John Locke's ideas of individual rights, personal freedoms, and the ability to overthrow an oppressive, abusive, or otherwise corrupt government were heavy influences on the Founding Fathers during the creation of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.


How did the ideas of Montesquieu and Locke influence the Founding Fathers?

John Locke influenced the constitution by a lot of hid ideas. They (his ideas) were widely accepted by the founding fathers. He influenced our Bill of Rights because he said the government should protect your rights. The electing our president and other officials was his idea of consent of the governed. He also had the idea for limited government which was how our government started out.


How did montesquieu view of separation and john Locke's theories related to natural law Locke's social contract influence the founding fathers?

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Who had the same ideas as John Locke?

John Locke was an inspiration to the founding fathers of America. He influenced the American Revolution and the French Revolution. He especially influenced Thomas Jefferson's writing of the Declaration of Independence.


Did Montesquieu influence the Founding Fathers?

Charles Louis montesquieu did not influence thomas Jefferson the scientific revolution did and john Locke


Who was influenced by john Locke?

Thomas Jefferson and those who drafted the Declaration of Independence as well as the Constitution. The American Founding Fathers essentially.


How did the writings of the enlightenment thinkers influence the fouding fathers?

The writings of Enlightenment thinkers influenced the Founding Fathers by shaping their ideas on natural rights, liberty, and the role of government. Thinkers like John Locke, Montesquieu, and Voltaire inspired the Founding Fathers to draft documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, which emphasized individual rights, separation of powers, and limited government.