Whereas Locke spoke of life, liberty and estate, the Declaration of Independence speaks in terms of life, liberty, and the <u>pursuit of happiness</u><u>.</u>
In John Locke's way of framing his theory, "life, liberty, and estates" all constitute an individual's personal property. We normally think of "property" just in terms of one's "estate" -- that is land, house, belongings. From Locke's perspective, however, our property is <u>everything</u> that belongs to us as persons, which begins with our personhood itself. Having life and personal liberty -- those are the most important things we possess. Then comes "estate" or our land, house, belongings.
Thomas Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence have a similar theme, though worded differently. Pursuing happiness--a meaningful and fulfilling life--cannot happen unless life and liberty are respected and protected first.
<span>Munn v. Illinois won states the right to regulate the railroads. </span>
The war served woman in that by women stepping up to take the jobs of men who were fighting, they got the chance to show their strength and independence. The world recognized that women actually could be heroes, or people that could do a tough job. This benefited women and they gained the respect of society, also giving a chance to advance their national rights.
