Question

5. the us declaration of independence and the French declaration of the rights of man both drew on which enlightenment idea?

Answer 1

Ultimately enlighyenment philosopher john locke was the master mind behind these two documents laying the foundation for democracy. he stated: if a persons' natural rights are invaded (life, liberty, and property) then that individual has the right to overthrow government and create his own. this is found in these two documents.