History of North America

Whose ideas did Jefferson draw upon while drafting the delcaration of Independence?

John Locke:

- Natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

- Consent of the governed.

The English Bill of Rights (1689):

- Right to petition the government.

- Right to a fair trial.

- Freedom of speech and assembly.

The Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776):

- Right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

- Right to change or abolish government.

The writings of other Enlightenment thinkers:

- Montesquieu: Separation of powers.

- Voltaire: Freedom of religion and speech.

- Rousseau: The social contract.

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