The enlightenment ideas were mostly about education and democratic ideologies. Philosophers like Locke and Hobbes and Rousseau influenced the founding fathers to create a democratic state where the sovereignty lied with people. Education was also important which is why the US have always had a tradition of having colleges and universities that are even older than the United States themselves.
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<span>The political unification of northern India under one powerful government was the most significant feature of the Gupta Age. The Gupta power also extended its influence to the south. The unity of the country developed a spirit of oneness among the Indian people. Small boundaries of petty territories disappeared from the political map. As a result, people came under greater cohesion. The destruction of the foreign powers added further strength to Indian unity.</span>
<em>He was an impassioned champion of a strong federal government, and played a key role in defending and ratifying the </em><em>U.S</em><em>. Constitution. As the first secretary </em><em>of the U.S.</em><em> Treasury, </em><em>Hamilton</em><em> built a financial foundation for the new nation, against fierce opposition from arch rival Thomas Jefferson.</em>
<em>Works written</em><em>: A Full Vindication of the Measures...</em>
<em>Participated</em><em>: American Revolutionary War...</em>
<em>Place of birth</em><em>: British West Indies...</em>
