Thomas Jefferson was drawn extensively on the works of John Locke, the English philosopher, who stated in 1688 that men are by nature free, equal, and independent of each other and the declaration states his philosophy.
The Declaration of Independence.
ideas about Government-------------------------my answerThe second part declares independence from Britain, and lists the colonies' issues against the British government.
John Locke believed that people were born with certain natural rights of life, liberty, and property; that people formed government to protect those rights; and that a government interfering with these rights will be overthrown. Thomas Jefferson used these words for the Declaration of Independence.
well many people during the revolutionary era studied the works of john Locke who developed a multitude of Enligtenment ideas and philosophies such as Life,liberty, and happiness, and natural/inalienable rights. SO basically when Thomas Jefferson was writing the Declaration of Independence, he considered john locke's principles and adopted them.
The declaration of Independence is part of the historical context of the U.S. Constitution.
The Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence.
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Thomas Jefferson was drawn extensively on the works of John Locke, the English philosopher, who stated in 1688 that men are by nature free, equal, and independent of each other and the declaration states his philosophy.
ideas about Government-------------------------my answerThe second part declares independence from Britain, and lists the colonies' issues against the British government.
Thomas Jefferson was drawn extensively on the works of John Locke, the English philosopher, who stated in 1688 that men are by nature free, equal, and independent of each other and the declaration states his philosophy.
The purpose of government, Locke wrote, is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people. For their part, the people must obey the laws of their rulers. ... Jefferson adopted John Locke's theory of natural rights to provide a reason for revolution.
He signed it.
John Locke, from the Enlightenment.
John Locke believed that people were born with certain natural rights of life, liberty, and property; that people formed government to protect those rights; and that a government interfering with these rights will be overthrown. Thomas Jefferson used these words for the Declaration of Independence.
the declaration of independance
John Locke for the most part. No specific document. Perhaps the Magna Carte