Question

Which philosopher of the Enlightenment most influenced Thomas Jefferson

when drafting the Declaration of
Independence?
A)Hobbes
B)Locke
C) Montesquieu
D) Voltaire

Answer 1

B is the answer for this question

Answer 2

John Locke :) because

Most scholars today believe that Jefferson derived the most famous ideas in the Declaration of Independence from the writings of English philosopher John Locke. Locke wrote his Second Treatise of Government in 1689 at the time of England's Glorious Revolution, which overthrew the rule of James II. I think