Thomas Jefferson has been accused of plagiarizing John Locke's publication of Two Treatises of Government. You are the judge on the case and must determine if Jefferson is guilty or not. First, you will need to do some research. Complete the steps below to write your judicial opinion (a judicial opinion is a legal court document where a judge explains how they reach their decision). Explain John Locke's ideas about government.
-Some things to think about: What did he say the purpose of government was?
What if the government does not fulfill that purpose?
Explain Thomas Jefferson's ideas about government as found in the Declaration of Independence.
-Some things to think about: What did he say the purpose of government was?
What if the government does not fulfill that purpose?
Did Jefferson plagiarize Locke's ideas? What evidence do you have to support your argument?