Who influenced the writers of the Dec. of Ind.?

Answer 1

Check this site:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta

Answer 2

I can see how the Magna Carta influenced the Constitution. However, I want to find out more about the philosophies that may have influenced some of Jefferson's ideas when he wrote the Declaration of Independance.

Answer 3

Check this article and the links contained in it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#Analysis