What was the principal philosophical text that influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
A) John Locke's The Second Treatise on Government
B) Thomas Paine's Common Sense
C) James Madison's Federalist Papers
D) Plato's Republic.
E) Montesquieu's Checks and Balances

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John Locke's The Second Treatise on Government was a significant philosophical influence on the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Many of the ideas and principles contained in Locke's work, such as natural rights, social contract theory, and the right to rebel against an unjust government, are echoed in the Declaration.

What Was the Principal Philosophical Text That Influenced the Writing