Identify views of human nature as developed by key European philosophers that influenced the thinking of the writers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

For this assignment, you will write an essay that addresses the following questions:

Identify views of human nature as developed by key European philosophers that influenced the thinking of the writers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. When evaluating the philosophies incorporated into the founding documents of the U.S., what contradictions exist between the philosophies, the documents, and the policies of the time?

What were the goals of the national government at this time, compared to that of individuals?

This is an essay and does not require sources. But if you use any sources, you must cite and document them (in any format you prefer, whether APA, MLA, or CMOS). All papers must be typed, double-spaced, with Times New Roman 12 font (500-750 words/two to three pages) in MS Word and/or PDF