Enlightenment (oct 11, 1750 – aug 20, 1780)
Description:
American Democracy based on…? Enlightenment (Age of Reason)- John Locke: governments power must come from consent of people
- Montesquieu: Separation of power
- Rousseau: Direct Democracy
- Voltaire: Free speech, free religion
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Balances in U.S. Political System: Executive, Legislative, Judicial Branches. Each checks actions of others
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Date:
oct 11, 1750
aug 20, 1780
~ 29 years
