Influence of Enlightenment on Early American Political Ideas (1783-1815)

Between the years 1783 and 1815, the United States underwent significant changes in its political, social, and economic landscape. Analyze the ways in which the political ideas of the newly independent American republic were influenced by the Enlightenment and how these ideas were reflected in the formation of early governing documents and practices. You are provided with several documents that illustrate these influences.

In your response, make sure to contextualize the philosophical ideas during this period, linking them to the broader historical developments in the United States, including the American Revolution and the ratification of the United States Constitution. Use the documents as evidence in your argument.