explain one philosophy that directly inspired the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Provide at least one piece of evidence to support your answer

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Answer: John Locke's philosophy

Explanation: The philosophers of the Enlightenment and most importantly John Locke's political philosophy, were the ideas that directly inspired the writing of the Declaration of Independence. It was Thomas Jefferson who put Locke's words on writing. In his "Second Treatise on Government", he wrote that all human beings have "perfect freedom" and the phrase "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness,".