English philosopher John Locke wrote that government should protect "life, liberty, and estate. How do you think Locke's writing influenced ideas about government put forth in the Declaration of Independence?

John Locke was England's 17th-century philosopher and physician. He was regarded as the Father of Liberalism. His three natural rights Life, liberty and land contributed to the United States Declaration of Independence. According to John Locke's theory, he believes that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance. He also said that all humans are equal in God's eye irrespective of your culture, tradition, tribe, religion, and color and also people should have the right to be free to choose.