Why do you suppose the founders of the United States were positively influenced by the Enlightenment period in Europe? (Select all that apply.) The founding fathers agreed with the concept of separation of powers and checks and balances in government. The founding fathers agreed that truly enlightened governments made the right decisions for their citizens. The founding fathers of the United States modeled our governmentafter that of England, which was successful. The founding fathers deeply believed in the Enlightenment’s concepts of personal liberty, freedom, and justice.