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how did the second treatise of government influence the constitution
John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government's views on the structure of a legitimate, constitutionally elected government would frequently be cited, influencing the drafting of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
when was the declaration of independence adopted
The Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.

Question: when was the document signed
Self-contained rewrite: when was the declaration of independence signed