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Where did American ideals come from. for us History

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Answer: John Locke. The single most important influence that shaped the founding of the United States comes from John Locke, a 17th century Englishman who redefined the nature of government.

Explanation: He who is the one has common sense.

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It came from America's ”Founding Fathers” who grew up under British authority and knew what it was like to live without some of the freedoms their people take for granted. So after the Revolutionary War, when it came time for them to establish a government, they formed a ’democracy’.
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