Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea

of the social contract theory in the Declaration of

Independence because this idea

(1) justified the overthrow of a government that

denied individual liberties

(2) considered economic rights more important

than inalienable rights

(3) supported the divine right of kings

(4) called for a gradual change of government

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19 November, 01:13

Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke's idea

of the social contract theory in the Declaration of

Independence because this idea

(1) justified the overthrow of a government that

denied individual liberties

(2) considered economic rights more important

than inalienable rights

(3) supported the divine right of kings

(4) called for a gradual change of government

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Esther Quinn · Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke’s idea of the social contract theory in the Declaration of Independence because this idea " (1) justified the overthrow of a government that denied individual liberties," since Jefferson and many of the colonists felt that this contract had been violated by the King.