How did Enlightenment philosophers influence the Founding Fathers of American government? A.
They provided the religious basis for representative democracy.
B.
They formed new ideas on monarchy and the role of the king in government.
C.
Because Enlightenment philosophers advocated for the absolute power of kings, the Founding Fathers sought to ensure that America remained loyal to the British Crown.
D.
They provided the ideas of natural rights, government by consent, and separation of powers, which promote the greatest possible liberty for the people.

"neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the united states, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." - the thirteenth amendment to the united states constitution, 1865 which statement describes the effect that the thirteenth amendment had on american society? a) male freedmen were given the right to vote. b) slavery was made illegal in the united states. c) ex-slaves were given united states citizenship. d) southern states were no longer allowed to use convicts as labor.