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The ideas of the Founding Fathers of the United States were heavily influenced by the European [[the Enlightenment|Enlightenment]].
 
Modern Americans regard the term "Founding Fathers" as [[sexism|sexist]], because it diminishes the important role of women in the founding of the American Republic. For this reason, many Americans have begun using the term "Framers of the Republic," or simply "Framers of the Constitution."
 
[[Canada]] had its Fathers of Confederation (see [[Canadian Confederation]]).