I found that Montesquieu and Locke both influenced Jefferson in writing the Declaration. I know how Locke influenced him, but not Montesquieu. I can't seem to find information on that.. can someone tell me where I can find a short summary?

Question

All I need is enough info to answer a question in 1 sentence.

Thanks.

Answer 1

try this site

h t t p :/ /ww w.britann ica . c o m / eb / t opic-285 012/Decl arat ion-of-I ndep e nde nce

Answer 2

just take out the spaces:)

Answer 3

You'll find that information in the Political Ideology section of this site.

http://www.holycross.edu/departments/classics/wziobro/ClassicalAmerica/jwrpsp00.htm

Answer 4

Thanks to all for the help. I guess I was looking in the wrong places :)

Answer 5

You're very welcome. I found the site I posted by searching Google for Montesquieu Jefferson.