How did the writings of John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu influence ideas about government in what became the United States?

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Liana Mitchell

10 May, 13:44

How did the writings of John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu influence ideas about government in what became the United States?

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Monique Mccarty · Answer 1

Ideas of John Locke and de Montesquieu were influential because they appealed to: - the idea of popular sovereignty, - the idea that government should serve the people, - the ideas about equality, natural right and social contract between people and its government.