Which enlightenment philosopher influenced jefferson in the "natural rights" section of the declaration of independence?

How did the united states obtained the purchase of floridia to extand its frontiers to the pacific ocean

In a modern democracy all elected officials serve for a certain number of terms then must retire a high school sophomore and a senior citizen may vote at the polls together a united states senator votes on immigration law on behalf of your mother through indirect ballot all democracies have a two chamber system of representation united states citizens live in a direct democracy

What role did consumerism play in the early growth of capitalism?