What were the philosophical roots of the Declaration of Independence and what effect did the Declaration have on the struggle?

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Lance Pierce

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11 October, 12:58

What were the philosophical roots of the Declaration of Independence and what effect did the Declaration have on the struggle?

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Levi Dodson · Answer 1

The philosophical roots of the Declaration of Independence came from Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, who argued that the government should serve the people and be chosen by the people. The effect of the Declaration was that the colonies officially separated from Britain.