montesquieu – Flashcards

-believed in three-part government -- legislative, executive, and judicial -separation of governmental powers -U.S. government based on his suggested structure -wrote On the Spirit of Laws -Believed in the rights of the individual -influence the writing of constitutions of many countries including the United States

-exemplified the spirit of the Enlightenment -served two sentences in the Bastille prison -he wrote a variety of works including plays, histories, essays, poems, and books

-believed politics and morality are not separate -he is considered an opponent of the Enlightenment emphasis on reason -believed people should rely more on instinct and emotion -state is created to preserve freedom -government is a contract between the ruler and citizens -wrote The Social Contract

- Puritan Leader - Known As A Round head - Formed The New Model Army -

-Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705][1] - April 17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A renowned polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. -As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As an inventor, he is known for the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove, among other inventions.He facilitated many civic organizations, including Philadelphia's fire department and a university

- Full control over the people - Does not need permission to make laws - Government by a single person

-During the French and Indian War (1754-1763), Washington became aide-de-camp to General Edward Braddock. -Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He led a group of soldiers against a far superior army to victory resulting in independence. -The Constitutional Convention met in 1787 to deal with the weaknesses that had become apparent in the Articles of Confederation. Washington was named president and presided over the writing of the US Constitution. -Washington called Mount Vernon home from the age of 16 when he lived with his brother Lawrence. He was later able to purchase the home from his brother's widow.

-French and Indian War begins - conflict between american colonies and Britain both sides sought out support from Native Americans