The ideas of the english philosopher john locke had a major influence on the
a. creation of the magna carta.
b. origins of the intolerable acts.
c. writing of the declaration of independence.
d. acceptance of the great compromise.

He had a major influence on the writing of the Declaration of Independence. John Locke was an enlightenment figure who came up with the natural rights: the rights to life, liberty, and property. These rights were the base for Thomas Jefferson, the main author of the Declaration of Independence.