3. Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, was inspired by John Locke's concept of natural rights. What inspired Locke's concept of natural rights? (Pages 361-362)

John Locke believed that the most basic human law of nature is the preservation of mankind. To serve that purpose, he reasoned, individuals have both a right and a duty to preserve their own lives. ... The purpose of government, John  Locke wrote, is to secure and protect the God-given inalienable natural rights of the people. (hope that helps)

Explanation:

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.

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