The Declaration of Independence
John Locke
The Declaration of Independence
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it inspired people to sign it.
it inspired people to sign it.
it inspired people to sign it.
The drafting of Common Sense
Both were inspired by ideas popularized during the Enlightenment.
inspired the idea for the declaration of 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.
The American Revolution was most inspired by the ideas of the Enlightenment, such as individual liberty, natural rights, and the role of government to protect these rights. The revolution aimed to establish a government based on these principles, as reflected in documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.