How did the ideas of John Locke and Thomas Paine influence Jefferson's writings in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer: Locke, said a ruler gains authority through the consent of the governed and that the responsibility of government to protect the natural rights of the people, which include life, liberty, and property.

Paine pursued a moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government (Government built on the believe that all humans are equal).

Explanation:

John Locke, believes that a ruler gains authority through the consent of the governed. The duty of government is to protect the natural rights of the people, which John Locke believes are life, liberty, and property.

Thomas Paine pursued a moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government.

Thomas Jefferson's independent speech is based on both phylosopher

"All men are created equal and are at liberty to enjoy the natural given right".