Thomas Paine who wrote the book Commen Sense which argued freedom from British rule for the new colonies.
Thomas Jefferson drew on the ideas of social philosopher John Locke in the Declaration of Independence. Locke's concepts of natural rights, government by consent, and right to revolution influenced Jefferson's beliefs in individual liberties and the role of government.
john Locke
Two key figures influenced by the Enlightenment were Thomas Jefferson and Voltaire. Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States, was inspired by Enlightenment ideals in drafting the Declaration of Independence. Voltaire, a French philosopher, was a prominent advocate for freedom of speech and religious tolerance during the Enlightenment period.
Thomas Jefferson was inspired by the Enlightenment philosopher John Locke, particularly in regards to natural rights, social contract theory, and limited government. Jefferson's ideas on individual rights and government structure were heavily influenced by Locke's philosophy.
john Locke didn't discover anything. He was a thinker, writer, and philosopher who wrote about "natural rights of man". This influenced Jefferson who based his thinking on Locke when writing the Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson signed the Decloration of Independence.
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
The writer of the Decloration of independence.
June 11, 1776
Jefferson with the help of Franklin, Adams, Jay.
Thomas Jefferson and also five more men
Thomas Jefferson drew on the ideas of social philosopher John Locke in the Declaration of Independence. Locke's concepts of natural rights, government by consent, and right to revolution influenced Jefferson's beliefs in individual liberties and the role of government.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the decloration of independence and got married to Martha Wayles Skeliton
The British philosopher who significantly influenced Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence was John Locke. Locke's ideas about natural rights, particularly the concepts of life, liberty, and property, shaped Jefferson's thinking about individual rights and government’s role in protecting them. Locke's social contract theory also provided a foundation for justifying the colonies' break from British rule. Jefferson incorporated these Enlightenment principles into the document, emphasizing the inherent rights of individuals and the importance of government accountability.
Jefferson's Decloration of Independence
No, America was already a country long before Kennedy was born. Thomas Jefferson signed the Decloration of Independence.