What were some of Thomas Jefferson's influences for writing the Declaration of Independence?

C. All of the answer choices are correct.

Explanation:

All the answer choices provided are correct because each of them one way or the other influenced Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of independence.

George Mason's concept of inalienable rights influenced Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.

Also, Jefferson drew from the the Virginia Declaration of Rights when he drafted out the Declaration of Independence.

In addition, the writings of John Locke also influenced Jefferson's writings of the Declaration of Independence.

the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.