Which document written by Thomas Jefferson borrows heavily from the writings of John Locke?

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2026-04-24 13:06

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john Locke was the Father of the Enlightenment. He had a major influence on Jefferson's works and overall mindset. The Declaration of Independence has aspects that are obviously inspired by Locke. "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" is not as original as one may believe. Locke's original statement was that a functional government should protect the people's "life, liberty and property."

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