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http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/biographies/john-locke/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/divine-right-of-kings

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke-political/

https://polsci101.wordpress.com/2009/12/14/political-theory-in-the-declaration-of-independence/

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Locke's core belief was that men are made to be free and all equal, this idea is conflicted by monarchies. He believed that the basic freedoms to all men are life, liberty, and property. This reflects on American philosophy in Declaration of Independence. Only Property was changed to "the pursuit of happiness." With these claims he said that the way government is set up is stripping people of their "natural rights." Another main point of his was since governments exist by the consent of the people in order to protect the rights of the people and promote the public good, governments that fail to do so can be resisted and replaced with new governments. Therefore, Locke was in favor of the right to revolt and protest when the government was not providing these rights. In America today we have the right to protest, just as John Locke would have wanted.

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This is one of Locke's most famous writings and outline's his at the time outlandish thoughts about the government. Throughout Europe people were shocked as they read Locke criticize the monarchies of their "God given right to rule," as the title eludes. The doctrine proved dangerous for both government and the church . For the state it suggests that secular authority is conferred, and can be removed, by the church rulers. He implies that if the King's have direct connection God, then they can dictate religious leaders. We see this influenced America today, as the church and state are separated by law.

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Influence on Declaration of Independence 

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Influence on Declaration of Independence 

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As we know Thomas Jefferson had a large presence in the creation of the declaration of independence for his values and beliefs. In reality he gained many of his credited beliefs from John Locke and this reflects in the writing of the document. For example "unalienable rights," "all men are created equal," and the "right to self-preservation" were all originated from John Locke's beliefs that carried over into America's values. In addition to on the document he had a part in starting the American revolution as well. Many revolutionists at the time used his ideas of what government should be inspired people, and how he supported revolution when necessary.

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While away from England Locke and shaftsbury collaborated on many pieces of influential writing. Together the accomplished writing "Two Treatises of Government," and shaftsbury had a part in "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding." These two pieces of writing lead to revolution of 1688 in England. Although not a complete revolution it changed the balance of power between the King and Parliament forever.

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John Locke was born on August 29th, 1632 in England . He wrote many influential works of writing that still effect us today. During his life he was forced to flee from England to Holland for his beliefs, then back to England. Although he died on October 28th, 1704 some people consider him Father of liberal philosophy. His ideas would also be used as a keystone for the revolution of the North American colonies from England.