Explain the connection between John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and Declaration of Independence

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Adonis Harrington

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26 January, 18:01

Explain the connection between John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and Declaration of Independence

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Elaina Buchanan · Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence was a document mainly written by Thomas Jefferson. John Locke was an English philosopher that came up with the basis of a legitimate government, and this heavily influenced Jefferson while he was writing the Declaration.