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Jefferson used the philosophy of john Locke as a foundation for the Declaration of Independence. This was truly revolutionary thinking in a world of kings. To say that the people had the right to choose the best government for them was unheard of in the 1700's. Kings were considered chosen by God to rule and the people of the nation had no say in it.

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