Explain how the theory of the social contract played a part in american independence

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Maximo Kaiser

25 January, 20:08

Explain how the theory of the social contract played a part in american independence

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Nicolas Turner · Answer 1

John Locke's theory of social contract was used when the Declaration of Independence was drafted. John Locke believed that citizens are owed a number of rights by default and that is that if the government does not uphold and protect these rights then it is the right of an individual to withdraw from following governmental authority.