John Locke is cited for influencing our founding fathers with the phrase "life, liberty, and property," a phrase which was modified slightly by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." In which document are these words written by Thomas Jefferson? a. the Articles of Confederationb. the Bill of Rightsc. the Declaration of Independenced. the United States Constitution

Question

Brenna Cunningham

Social Studies

10 May, 12:43

John Locke is cited for influencing our founding fathers with the phrase "life, liberty, and property," a phrase which was modified slightly by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." In which document are these words written by Thomas Jefferson? a. the Articles of Confederationb. the Bill of Rightsc. the Declaration of Independenced. the United States Constitution

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Annie · Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence, more precisely in its second paragraph. As the document that would lead to the formation of a nation, the Declaration of Independence should promote equality, prosperity, and freedom. This statement reflects these ideas.