How did John Locke’s ideas inspire the Declaration of Independence?

Jefferson agreed with Locke’s stance on government as the result of a social contract.
Locke was to be the original author of the Declaration of Independence before his death.
Locke believed that open revolution against Britain would lead to American independence.

What idea about government did state constitutions experiment with?

The possibility of secession in dire emergencies.
Federal rights supersede e state’s rights in almost all cases.
The idea of creating a republican government that protected individual ri

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How did John Locke’s ideas inspire the Declaration of Independence?

Jefferson agreed with Locke’s stance on government as the result of a social contract.
Locke was to be the original author of the Declaration of Independence before his death.
Locke believed that open revolution against Britain would lead to American independence.

What idea about government did state constitutions experiment with?

The possibility of secession in dire emergencies.
Federal rights supersede e state’s rights in almost all cases.
The idea of creating a republican government that protected individual ri

anonymous · Answer

Locke was all about social contract, the idea that the people have the right to change their government if their government did not fulfill its purpose. So the first answer would be right. :)

anonymous · Answer

As for the second, I'm not sure, but I would say that the second one seems like it. There were a few instances where states had cases against the feds because the feds declared a law that particular states didn't like. :3

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!

anonymous · Answer

No prob!