This phrase from the declaration of independence and its primary author thomas jefferson can be used to justify which statement

The phrase Life , liberty and pursuit of happiness

Explanation:

THomas Jefferson  was an eloquent writer and supported American independence.

He wrote faster than the other members of the Committee of Five.Jun 20, 2017

The Declaration of Independence combined purpose with principle.

In June 1776 the Congress of the united colonies appointed five delegates to produce a formal written declaration of independence, after several weeks Thomas Jefferson completed the draft.

It was written to King George III and the world to read.

Congress appointed a 5 member Committee on June 1776 and Jefferson was appointed as to write the First Draft of the Declaration of Independence, that the reason behind the American colonies wanted separation from the British Empire and it become independent states.

Thomas Jefferson used the phrase " life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness was first penned by John Locke when writing the Declaration of Independence.