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Thomas Jefferson borrowed ideas of John Locke. He used his own writing, phrases from the Virginia State Constitution, and Revolutionary people to write the declaration of Independence.

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Who used ideas from john Locke to write the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson Answer mine? What did John Locke write that Thomas Jefferson used in writing the declaration of independence


What kind of pen was used to sign the declaration of independence?

Thomas Jefferson used a quill pen to write the Declaration of Independence.


How were the idea of John Locke and Thomas Jefferson similar?

Jefferson used Locke for the Declaration of Independence.


How did Thomas Jefferson write the declaration of independence?

Through the helpful reflection of Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense".


Did the declaration of independence adapt rules from the holy roman empire?

No. Jefferson used the thinking of Englishman John Locke in the Declaration.


Did the writings of Rousseau effect the Declaration of Independence?

Yes. Jefferson had read Locke and studied his ideas so he used them in the Declaration.


Thomas Jefferson used the ideas of which enlightenment thinker in writing the declaration of independence?

John Locke


What were some of the sources Jefferson used when he wrote the declaration?

Traditional government books he brought from England.


What was George Washington's tone when he wrote the declaration of independence?

In the Declaration of independence, Thomas Jefferson used a respectful tone in order for his point to get across. He had to do this because his audience would have been people in England that are a part of a high social class and were well respected.


What document are these unalienable rights specifically mentioned?

The Declaration of Independence mentioned the rights of man. Jefferson had read Locke and used the Enlightenment thinking in the Declaration.


From where and from whom did Jefferson draw inspiration in drafting the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson was a great admirer of John Locke and shared his ideas. He used John Locke's works of literature to draw inspiration int he drafting of the Declaration of Independence.


How did Thomas Jefferson contribute to the Patriots?

Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence.has a military camp and is the 3rd the president.