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Declaration of independence and the Virginia statute for religious freedom.
Yes. Jefferson had read Locke and studied his ideas so he used them in the Declaration.
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John Locke
There are a number of writings that are credited with influencing the creators of the Declaration of Independence. Specifically, the works of John Locke and Thomas Paine were a huge influence on Thomas Jefferson.
The Declaration of Independence contrasted greatly with earlier patriot writings because the British Parliament was not mentioned, as if Great Britain never had complete control over the colonies. Instead, the authors accused King George of many offenses.
Through the helpful reflection of Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense".
Jefferson did not use anyone's writings directly but he had read widely on the topics of government and human rights. He said he was most influenced by John Locke, a British philospher who believed that people are born with natural rights,
I want you get out the Declaration copy in your history book. Look at the first page and read the first 4 paragraphs. You will find what you are looking for in the writings of Jefferson. He states right there what is important , why, and what is behind his thinking. So, get to work and you shall find what you are looking for. It will come.
The writings of the Church Fathers, The writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, The writings of CS Lewis, The writings of Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
Thomas Jefferson included the phrase 'inalienable rights' or 'unalienable rights' in the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson brought these concepts in from the writings of John Locke. Locke was in turn heavily influenced by the speeches and writings of Edward Pococke (1604 - 1691), an English professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies.
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.