How did the philosopher John Locke influence the principles of the Declaration of Independence?

A.) He claimed that democracy would fail if men without property were allowed to vote.

B.) He was the first philosopher to advance the idea of separation of church and state.

C.) He wrote that people were born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

D.) He wrote that governments should be organized under three competing branches.

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Dwayne Villanueva

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20 December, 09:10

How did the philosopher John Locke influence the principles of the Declaration of Independence?

A.) He claimed that democracy would fail if men without property were allowed to vote.

B.) He was the first philosopher to advance the idea of separation of church and state.

C.) He wrote that people were born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

D.) He wrote that governments should be organized under three competing branches.

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Apple Jack · Answer 1

Answer: C

You can eliminate B, since the Declaration of Independence was about working together etc. to gain independence from the British, not to separate churches.

You can eliminate D, since American didn't even gain their independence at that time.

You can eliminate A, since this is not really about voting.

Thus, the answer is C: Life, liberty, and happiness.

Dharma · Answer 2

C he wrote that people were born with natural right to life, liber, and property