What influence did english philosopher john locke have on the declaration of independence?

a. very little because locke urged complete loyalty to the british king and recommended voicing any complaints to parliament.

b. locke argued that government should protect peoples natural rights of life liberty and property.

c. thomas jefferson corresponded with john locke before the committee met to write the declaration.

d. locke had formed a british committee for independence which the american committee patterned itself after