This document was negotiated between the United States and Great Britain in 1783. It ended the revolutionary war and recognized American independence

ADeclaration of Independence

BTreaty of Paris

CConstitution of the United States

DArticles of Confederation

This philosopher is best know for his ideas regarding separation of powers. The founders used his ideas when they established three separate branches of government.

AThomas Hobbes

BJean Jacques Rousseau

CJohn Locke

DCharles Montesquieu