Comparing Locke And The Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a defined as the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
In the spring of 1776, one colony after another instructed its representatives to the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence. In early June, young Livingston joined the committee assigned to prepare a formal statement declaring independence from Great Britain. Jefferson willingly took responsibility for creating this document. Locke believed that the sovereign power ultimately resided not in government but in the people, themselves, who chose to submit voluntarily to civil law to protect property and preserve basic rights. Citizens therefore held the right
In the spring of 1776, one colony after another instructed its representatives to the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence. In early June, young Livingston joined the committee assigned to prepare a formal statement declaring independence from Great Britain. Jefferson willingly took responsibility for creating this document. Locke believed that the sovereign power ultimately resided not in government but in the people, themselves, who chose to submit voluntarily to civil law to protect property and preserve basic rights. Citizens therefore held the right