This was a movement that proposed the use of reason (scientific thinking) to make the world a better place.

To prevent the government from becoming tyrannical the powers should be divided.

All people are guaranteed the natural right to: Life, Liberty, and Property.

Individuals promise to obey the government as long as the government promises to protect the individuals' rights.

If the government does not protect the individual's' rights then the people should overthrow the government.

Individuals who played an important part in creating the government of the U.S.