How Did John Locke Impact Society

In 1632 a genius of rights, enlightenment, and liberty was born known as John Locke. His idea of natural rights gave the people hope for equality and freedom. Although he died in 1702 his ideas lived on to influence the writing of The Declaration of Independence in 1776, thanks to his way of thinking fellow Americans now have all the liberty and freedom needed and deserved. John Locke contributed greatly in the writing of The Declaration of Independence due to his ideas and philosophy. The Declaration of Independence states “...they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; to secure these rights...” The Declaration of Independence states that the government is responsible for keeping the rights of the people secured. This part of the Declaration of Independence that was influenced by John Locke’s idea of freedom and rights to all, affecting our society because without this idea the human race would not have the freedom and privileges it has now. Without this idea humans would not be able to choose a religion, vote for presidents, mayors, and governors. Without the idea of everyone having natural rights the human race would live in slavery, but thanks to
The Declaration of Independence states “... Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” This part of the Declaration of Independence ties most of his ideas together, because without the consent of the people the government can not make a move without consent. If the people do not give consent Americans would not have presidents, governors or any type of representative. In reality the people can kind of vote for a person and have a bit of an idea whether that person is the type they want in office and running the