... Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, it can be said that the theories of government of those scholars which influenced him most were not far from his thoughts. The theory of revolution Jefferson outlined when stating the reasons for and justifications of the American colonies" separation from the rule of England echoes closely the theory of government presented by John ... government. The similarity ends there, however. Jefferson's theory of revolution, as well as Locke's theory of government, could stand only as counterparts and arguments against Hobbes's belief in a ...

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