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The Founding Fathers of America intended for it to be one country, unified, led by the Christian God.

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What major ideas from European political thinkers were adopted by the founding fathers and how these ideas affect your concept of government?

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Why were written guarantees of rights in colonial documents important to the development of Americans' ideas about government?

Written guarantees of rights in colonial documents were important to the development of Americans' ideas about government because the founding fathers wanted to have little government interference on the federal level.


Did the founding fathers love the ideas of Thomas Hobbes?

The Founding Fathers had a complex relationship with the ideas of Thomas Hobbes. While they acknowledged his contributions to political philosophy, particularly regarding social contracts and the necessity of government for maintaining order, they largely rejected his belief in absolute sovereignty and the inherent pessimism about human nature. Instead, they leaned more towards the ideas of John Locke, advocating for individual rights and limited government. Thus, while Hobbes's ideas influenced them, they did not fully embrace his views.


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.


How did john Locke inspire the Founding Fathers?

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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Where did the American founding fathers get most of their ideas about self-government?

From British traditions.


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.


What is the group of people who share similar ideas about government?

Well, here's two groups of people, our founding fathers and today's conservatives.


What major ideas from European political thinkers were adopted by the founding fathers and how these ideas affect your concept of government?

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What ideas from the Baron de Montesquieu influenced the Founding Fathers?

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Why were written guarantees of rights in colonial documents important to the development of Americans' ideas about government?

Written guarantees of rights in colonial documents were important to the development of Americans' ideas about government because the founding fathers wanted to have little government interference on the federal level.


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.


What book discusses the founding fathers' ideas versus the US today?

a history book


What ideas did the founding fathers get from the Mayflower Compact?

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Any fancy dress ideas for four people?

Each of you should pick one of the 4 founding fathers to dress as - Mount Rushmore style.


How did john Locke influence the founding fathers?

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.


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.