What was the belief of thomas jefferson behind his inspiration of the declaration of independence

Thomas Jefferson was heavily influenced by John Locke and the other Enlightenment philosopher's belief in natural rights.

Locke believed that we all have rights to life, liberty and property. Jefferson adapted that to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as the inalienable rights that force the colonies to separate from the United Kingdom.

abraham lincoln  (february 12, 1809  – april 15, 1865) was an american statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the 16th  president of the united states  from 1861 until  his assassination  in april 1865. lincoln led the nation through the  american civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.[2][3]  he preserved the  union,  abolished slavery, strengthened the  federal government, and modernized  the u.s. economy.