Why did the ideas of Montesquieu appeal to the Founding Fathers?
A. They had experienced the rule of a tyrant.
B. They liked the way Louis XVI governed France.
C. They wanted to make sure the government was powerful.
D. They believed Montesquieu's plan was the best.
Answer (2)
The ideas of Montesquie, the French philosopher and writer, influenced the Founding Fathers to create a government where no one person or part had too much power because they had experienced the rule of a tyrant previously under the rule of a king as an imperial colony.
The Founding Fathers were influenced by Montesquieu's ideas, particularly his advocacy for the separation of powers, as they had experienced tyranny under British rule. His philosophies helped them design a government that would prevent any single entity from becoming too powerful. Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: They had experienced the rule of a tyrant.
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