Which movement directly influenced the main ideas of the declaration of independence?

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Madalynn Ray

20 October, 18:57

Which movement directly influenced the main ideas of the declaration of independence?

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Paxton Mcfarland · Answer 1

Enlightenment thinkers

The Declaration of Independence was informed by the ideals enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Ideas about government including the phrases on life liberty and pursuit of happiness were informed by the writings of John Locke