Who inspired some of the thoughts in the Declaration of Independence with his ideas from the Enlightenment Era?

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31 May, 19:13

Who inspired some of the thoughts in the Declaration of Independence with his ideas from the Enlightenment Era?

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Walter Leonard · Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson used the thoughts first penned by John Locke while writing the Declaration of Independence. The phrase "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness," was an idea first considered by Locke in his Two Treatises on Government.

Evelyn Hoffman · Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson used the thoughts first penned by John Locke while writing the Declaration of Independence. The phrase "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness," was an idea first considered by Locke in his Two Treatises on Government.