How did early writings influence American colonists?

Early writings influence the Founding Father's point of view,

Explanation:

The founding fathers of United States took their inspiration from the writers from enlightenment period. These writers advocated for the type of government that is controlled/influenced by all people. Not just a handful of elite groups.

The founding fathers adopted several ideas from these writers and include it in the declaration of independence. For example,  the phrase that give the people with the right to "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"  is adopted from enlighten ideas.

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