1. What were the philosophical roots of the Declaration of Independence? What effect did the Declaration have on the struggle taking place in the colonies?

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Skye Cooper

26 January, 14:19

1. What were the philosophical roots of the Declaration of Independence? What effect did the Declaration have on the struggle taking place in the colonies?

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Aden Fitzgerald · Answer 1

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Lailah Richmond · Answer 2

The roots of the Declaration of Independence came from Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke - whom argued that the government should serve the people and be chosen by the people. The effect of the Declaration had was that the colonies separated from Britain.