Enlightenment Ideas and the Founding Fathers

Resource ID#: 101384 Primary Type: Original Student Tutorial

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Learn how Enlightenment ideas like separation of powers, natural law, and the social contract influenced the Founding Fathers and their design of the United States Government in this interactive tutorial.

Subject(s): Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Students

Keywords: Enlightenment, John Locke, Montesquieu, American Revolution, Founding Fathers, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, government, social contract, separation of powers, checks and balances, natural rights, Grade 7, Civics, tutorials, interactive, elearning, e-learning

Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial

Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8