Enlightenment Ideas and the Founders

Learn how Enlightenment ideas like separation of powers, natural law, and the social contract influenced the Founders and their design of the United States government in this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 101384 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
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, Founders, Founding
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial,  Other
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8

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