Question

I could really use some help with this! “Picture that you are one of the founding fathers of the United States helping the Continental Congress form the new American government. Choose one enlightenment idea/view you feel is most important to include in the new government structure . explain in detail why you feel this is an important part of the government's foundation to include. also reference which enlightenment philosopher originally wrote about this idea and his views”

Answer 1

The Enlightenment brought political modernization to the west, in terms of focusing on democratic values and institutions and the creation of modern, liberal democracies. Enlightenment thinkers sought to curtail the political power of organized religion, and thereby prevent another age of intolerant religious war.