The Era of the Enlightenment influenced nearly every aspect of modern
American society. Enlightenment ideas still shape modern political arrangements,
social organization and economic structures. The United States became a nation
during the height of the Enlightenment and is manifestly an expression of
Enlightenment ideas concerning government, society and economy.
In your project document, please explain the following as it relates to the
Enlightenment:
Describe one (1) way in which Enlightenment ideas shaped the political,
economic, or social institutions of the United States.
Identify the Enlightenment era individuals who contributed to the one (1)
specific way in which the United States was shaped.
Assess whether or not these ideas are still relevant to modern American
society.
o If so, why are these ideas still relevant?
o If not, why have they become anachronistic?