Which of the following belief of Thomas Jefferson was his inspiration behind the Declaration of Independence? Jefferson belief came from John Locke who believed that government existed by consent of the governed and that people should rebel if their natural rights were violated Jefferson believed that United Colonies had the right to be free and independent States. Jefferson believed that all political connection between the colonies and Britain should be totally dissolved. Jefferson believed the colonies should be absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown.

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Juliana Banks

14 September, 06:59

Which of the following belief of Thomas Jefferson was his inspiration behind the Declaration of Independence? Jefferson belief came from John Locke who believed that government existed by consent of the governed and that people should rebel if their natural rights were violated Jefferson believed that United Colonies had the right to be free and independent States. Jefferson believed that all political connection between the colonies and Britain should be totally dissolved. Jefferson believed the colonies should be absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown.

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Rolando Hurst · Answer 1

John Locke's dea's of a people-run government had a huge influence over the United States Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

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Jefferson belief came from John Locke who believed that government existed by consent of the governed and that people should rebel if their natural rights were violated

Emmalee Romero · Answer 2

1. Jefferson belief came from John Locke who believed that government existed by consent of the governed and that people should rebel if their natural rights were violated2. Jefferson believed that United Colonies had the right to be free and independent States. 3. Jefferson believed that all political connection between the colonies and Britain should be totally dissolved. 4. Jefferson believed the colonies should be absolved from all allegiance to the British crown