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When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he stated that people have the right to overthrow a government that does not protect their freedoms. Which Enlightenment philosopher most influenced Jefferson's ideas?

A:Voltaire
B:John Locke
C:David Hume
D:Montesquieu

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I wanna say John Locke

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Jefferson was most influenced by the ideas of John Locke's while writing the Declaration of Independence.

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Answer:

john locke

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