Who influenced Thomas jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Sarge

9 October, 07:54

Who influenced Thomas jefferson when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Harry Horton · Answer 1

Answer:John Locke

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Thomas Jefferson used the thoughts first penned by John Locke while writing the Declaration of Independence.

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John Locke

John Locke

His writings influenced Voltaire and Rousseau, but most importantly, the American revolutionaries. Thomas Jefferson used the thoughts first penned by John Locke while writing the Declaration of Independence.