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Which accurately summarizes Montesquieu's influence?

a. He convinced England's Parliament to grant Oliver Cromwell religious, as well as political, power.
b. His belief in separation of powers led to the three of branches of government established in the United States Constitution.
c. John Locke took his ideas on the natural rights of life, liberty, and property from Montesquieu.
d. Scientific experimentation became accepted practice because of Montesquieu's writings.

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I dont know if i am correct but i think the answer is (B)

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The best option in terms of Montesquieu's influence would be that ". His belief in separation of powers led to the three of branches of government established in the United States Constitution," since he believed that this was the most effective way to prevent tyranny.
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