Question

The ideas of the English philosopher John Locke had a major influence on the

A. creation of the Magna Carta.


B. origins of the Intolerable Acts. 
C. writing of the Declaration of Independence.
D.acceptance of the Great Compromise.

Answer 1

He had a major influence on the writing of the Declaration of Independence. John Locke was an enlightenment figure who came up with the natural rights: the rights to life, liberty, and property. These rights were the base for Thomas Jefferson, the main author of the Declaration of Independence.