How did European Enlightenment of the 1600's contribute to the American Revolution and American Constitutional Government?

So can you guys help me basic ideas that I should talk about? I'm having a placement test on this tomorrow, and I have to write at least 4 paragraph at this. Thanks!

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How did European Enlightenment of the 1600's contribute to the American Revolution and American Constitutional Government?

So can you guys help me basic ideas that I should talk about? I'm having a placement test on this tomorrow, and I have to write at least 4 paragraph at this. Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

During the Enlightenment, Montesquieu thought up his initial ideas of a tripartite system.

b2st · Answer

^ thanks for the basic.. but, i do not know how to talk about it in 4 paragraph

anonymous · Answer

Four paragraphs including an intro and a conclusion? Or for body paragraphs?

Regardless, try discussing an individual per body paragraph, mention what their beliefs were, and then talk about how they left an impact on America.

So for example:
Voltaire was a French philospher yadayadayada
He believed in yadayadayada
America followed his beliefs by yadayadayada 

Think about the structure of the United States government, what did certain people say that seem to be part of the United States government?