Historians often praise Thomas Jefferson for incorporating the Enlightenment into the Declaration of Independence. Which of these BEST explains why this can be said?

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MisterNox · Answer 1 · 2017-07-28T23:27:32+0000

The reason is because Jefferson included the natural rights of man as well as the concept that all men are equal. He also advocated that the people had a right to overthrow a government if it has become oppressive to the rights of the people.

Historians often praise Thomas Jefferson for incorporating the Enlightenment into the Declaration of Independence. Which of these BEST explains why this can be said?

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