Explain the connection between John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and Declaration of Independence

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Janessa Mercer

14 September, 06:54

Explain the connection between John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and Declaration of Independence

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Jesse Faulkner · Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence was a document mainly written by Thomas Jefferson. John Locke was an English philosopher that came up with the basis of a legitimate government, and this heavily influenced Jefferson while he was writing the Declaration.