Question

Historians often praise Thomas Jefferson for incorporating the Enlightenment into the Declaration of Independence. Which of these BEST explains why this can be said?

Answer 1

C.) The philosophies of John Locke and Montesquieu are used.

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Answer 2

The reason is because Jefferson included the natural rights of man as well as the concept that all men are equal. He also advocated that the people had a right to overthrow a government if it has become oppressive to the rights of the people.