Section 3 Enlightenment and Revolution Impact of American Government News of successful American revolution impacted other governments Although French King Louis XVI supported Americans, France experienced own revolution, 1789 America had shown it was possible to oppose tyranny Soldiers' courage, Constitution framers' wisdom, shining examples The Bill of Rights Opponents to Constitution said it failed to protect citizen's rights Wanted protection of individual's rights added to Constitution Congress added Bill of Rights, first 10 amendments to Constitution Protected natural rights advocated by Voltaire, Locke, Rousseau
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