Question

Who is the primary author of the declaration of independence

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson after he drew inspiration from John Locke’s natural rights

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson

Step-by-step explanation:

Thomas Jefferson decided to heed to Thomas Paine's desires and declare independence from Britain. He also stole a bunch of John Locke's ideas, claiming that the people had a right to revolt and all men are equal (ignoring his huge slave collection). He stole many Enlightenment principles and shoved them into the U.S. Constitution as well.