Which of the following ideas from the baron de montesquieu influenced the founding fathers?

The correct answer is A) separation of powers.

The idea from the Baron de Montesquieu that influenced the Founding Fathers was "the separation of powers."

Charles-Louis de Secondat, better known as Baron de Montesquieu (1689-1755) was a brilliant French thinker and philosopher that had many great political ideas. He is considered one of the brightest minds of the Enlightenment. His book "The Spirit Of Laws" that heavily influenced the American founding fathers and other revolutionary movements.

The other options of the question were B) natural law. C) social contract. D) Declaration of Independence.

connected the Potomac and Ohio Rivers

created a transportation link between the coast and the interior

improved trade routes

increased the amount of goods traded between the interior and the coast

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