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John Locke's political philosphy. He believed that all men are born equal and with natural rights. two of the most important concepts Jefferson set forth in the Declaration.
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A careful reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution clearly show a tone of solemnity and telltale merging of two metaphysical concepts, that of God (The Great Spirit) and freedom and individualism, so peculiar and unique to the Iroquois and later the proponents of the Revolutionary War. The tone and philosophical underpinnings of the founders
Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence and its final wording was largely his. Specifically he is responsible for the eloquent and then-revolutionary concepts stated in the second paragraph: "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 the Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness",
Pretty much the entire document. Jefferson was all already working on the Virginia constitution and he was given 17 days to work on the Declaration. At 33 years old he wasn't well known in politics and was working for the congress doing memos and other written material. He wrote his draft in 2-3 days and then handed it over to Adams and Franklin.
The Declaration of Independence did nothing to the Constitution or Bill of Rights since it came before those documents. It did serve as a starting point for many of the concepts the Constitution and Bill of Rights used.
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John Locke's political philosphy. He believed that all men are born equal and with natural rights. two of the most important concepts Jefferson set forth in the Declaration.
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Political thought from philosophers like Locke, Voltaire, and Montesquieu influenced the American Revolutionary War and the Constitution by inspiring ideas such as natural rights, separation of powers, and social contract theory. These concepts were reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The Magna Carta also played a role in the development of English constitutional principles that influenced the American colonists' fight for independence.
The Declaration of Independence was inspired by Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, who introduced the concept of natural rights and the idea that governments should be based on the consent of the governed. Other influences include the writings of Thomas Paine and the experiences of the American colonists as they sought to break free from British rule.
Jefferson presented a few concepts he deigned truths. The first listed, and potentially most important, was the idea that all people are equal. Beyond that, he listed that men have the right to life, the right to freedom, and the right to pursue their dreams.
The entire constitution has Federalist ideas and concepts.
A careful reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution clearly show a tone of solemnity and telltale merging of two metaphysical concepts, that of God (The Great Spirit) and freedom and individualism, so peculiar and unique to the Iroquois and later the proponents of the Revolutionary War. The tone and philosophical underpinnings of the founders