Who is the primary author of the declaration of independence

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25 September, 14:31

Who is the primary author of the declaration of independence

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Giuliana Ritter · Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson after he drew inspiration from John Locke's natural rights

Giuliana Giles · Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson decided to heed to Thomas Paine's desires and declare independence from Britain. He also stole a bunch of John Locke's ideas, claiming that the people had a right to revolt and all men are equal (ignoring his huge slave collection). He stole many Enlightenment principles and shoved them into the U. S. Constitution as well.