American Democracy comes from many places .....

English Govt (Parliament)

Greek & Roman Govt

Ancient Greek democracy and Roman republicanism have influenced American government.
Religious Ideas (Jewish & Christian)

The Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights guaranteed certain rights of citizens. Inspired U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Philosophy of Enlightenment

The values found in the Bible, and the teachings of Jesus, inspired American ideals about Govt & morality.

Philosophers such as John Locke & Baron de Montesquieu influenced American ideas about govt.

Enlightenment

When: 1700s
Who: originally European philosophers but adopted by well educated American Colonists. What: European Intellectual Movement. Enlightenment philosophers believed that all problems could be solved by human reason. Why: apply reason to government and politics.

Thomas Hobbes
The Pessimist English (1588 1679)

1.

People are naturally cruel, greedy, and selfish.

2. If they are not controlled they will fight, rob, and oppress each other.

3. People need powerful government and have a SOCIAL CONTRACT.

Govt

Citizens

John Locke
An Optimist & Thinker English (1637-1704)

1. People have natural rights (Life, liberty and property)

We give you permission (consent) to rule us

I promise to protect your rights

Signing the Declaration of Independence

We want freedom from England because the king does not protect our rights!

Having a king is bad!

KING LAW MAKER LAW ENFORCER COURTS

Our Government has 3 branches!

French Famous for Word Vomit

Famous Quote: My trade is to say what I think Exposed corrupt officials & aristocrats Wrote about inequality, injustice, and superstition. Anti-slavery + disliked religious prejudice

Dear_________________ 2. I am a big fan because:________________ 3. I agree with your belief on:__________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________________ _______________________________(Explain). 4. You are so much better than ___________(because)
1.

Sincerely, (sign your name)

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RHYMING SLOGAN

Effects of the Enlightment

Use observation to make new discoveries, rely on reason, and question traditional authority. Led many American colonists to challenge the authority of the British monarchy. Led to GREAT AWAKENING rational religious thinking more diverse churches/beliefs more tolerance of others religious beliefs.