how did the enlightment philosophers affect the development of the U.S.A.?

Answer 1

The previous poster clearly is in way over his head and doesn't have the foggiest idea what he is talking about.

Here is an historically accurate answer:

1. Writers like Locke influenced the writing of the Decleration of Independence with his works on natural law and Deism.
2. Writers like Montesque and Hobbs greatly influenced the writing of the Constitution with their ideas of separation of powers and checks and balances.
3. Writers like Voltaire helped set the stage for freedom of speech, religion, and the press


And there you have a correct answer.

Answer 2

Some if not most were corrupt....most used anti-truths to corrupt people....