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5. the us declaration of independence and the French declaration of the rights of man both drew on which enlightenment idea?

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People are born with inherent rights that must be protected.

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ultimately enlighyenment philosopher john locke was the master mind behind these two documents laying the foundation for democracy. he stated: if a persons' natural rights are invaded (life, liberty, and property) then that individual has the right to overthrow government and create his own. this is found in these two documents.
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