Which statement offers the best assessment of John Locke’s influence on the Founders of the U.S.?(1 point)

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John Locke’s views on freedom of speech were evident in the Bill of Rights.
John Locke’s views on freedom of speech were evident in the Bill of Rights.

John Locke’s views about natural rights were evident in the Declaration of Independence.
John Locke’s views about natural rights were evident in the Declaration of Independence.

John Locke’s view on freedom of religion were evident in the Bill of Rights.
John Locke’s view on freedom of religion were evident in the Bill of Rights.

John Locke’s view on separation of powers were evident in the U.S. Constitution.
John Locke’s view on separation of powers were evident in the U.S. Constitution.

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The best assessment of John Locke’s influence on the Founders of the U.S. is:

**John Locke’s views about natural rights were evident in the Declaration of Independence.**

Locke's ideas about natural rights (life, liberty, and property) significantly influenced the Founding Fathers, particularly in the formulation of the Declaration of Independence, where these concepts are echoed in the assertion of unalienable rights.