What led Thomas Jefferson to include ideas from the enlightenment in the declaration of independence

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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