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Which idea in the declaration of independance did john locke inspire

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"John Locke wrote about the "social contract", which was used by the Founding Fathers to justify revolution." 
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He wanted everybody to have life, liberty, and the right to property.  In the declaration:  life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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