Question

Whose ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson as he drafted the American Declaration of Independence?

A) John Locke's political theories about an elected government that was not based on heredity.

B) Thomas Paine's ideas about a republican government free from the monarchy.

C) Richard Henry Lee's ideas about the colonies as an independent and united nation.

D) Benjamin Franklin's ideas about a government for the people, by the people, and of the people.

Answer 1

"John Locke's political theories about an elected government that was not based on heredity" is the one whose ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson as he drafted the American Declaration of Independence. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A".

Answer 2

The ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson as he drafted the American Declaration of Independence was from John Locke's political theories about an elected government that was not based on heredity.

The answer would be letter A.

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