Briefly explain one philosophy that directly inspired the writing of the declaration of independence. provide at least one piece of evidence to support your answer.

The philosophy behind it was that of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. They were inspired by works such as the Social Contract when they created the idea that people sovereignty was the highest form of sovereignty and that democracy and the rule of law should be the main thing instead of a monarchy. They part that all men are created equal and should govern themselves is directly taken from books like that one.

Upon the fall of rome, europe ceased being influenced by the cultures of the mediterranean coast and was more influenced by germanic tribal confederations that had already taken over vast swathes of roman territory, although the influence of rome on the former empire was very strong in legal