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Which philosopher most influenced Jefferson’s writing in the Declaration of Independence? 

a) Rousseau
b)

Beccaria
c) Locke
d) Montesquieu

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c. Locke. his idea of natural rights of life, liberty and property influenced Thomas Jefferson's writing of the Declaration of Independence.

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