How did the ideas of the Enlightenment help inspire the Declaration of Independence?

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Aruns · Answer 1 · 2021-05-02T05:29:23+0000

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Enlightenment Influence on America

In the Declaration, Jefferson made references to the beliefs of the Enlightenment philosopher John Locke. In perhaps the most famous line of the Declaration, Jefferson stated protection of natural rights "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness".

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