Which of john locke's ideas most directly influenced the decleration of independence

A lack of reverence for the Monarchy.  (Apex)

Explanation:

abraham lincoln  (february 12, 1809  – april 15, 1865) was an american statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the 16th  president of the united states  from 1861 until  his assassination  in april 1865. lincoln led the nation through the  american civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.[2][3]  he preserved the  union,  abolished slavery, strengthened the  federal government, and modernized  the u.s. economy.

hi the answer to your question is

to control offices

this sparked alotof controversy more over ending the articles of federation