I Dont know because this question is ver 18th century
Wildly enough, may look back at the Cold War with fondness as it represented a time when the US knew who its enemies were. This is contrast to the state of warfare today where the US is fighting terrorist groups around the world.
The Declaration of Independence contains many examples of enlightenment philosophy. The most notable is the idea that Government is derived from the people and that citizens band together for mutual protection. Jefferson drew this from John Locke, in particular.
