How did the ideas of John Locke change the way people thought about government? (2 points)
Responses
People thought governments should have more power.
People thought governments should have more power.
People believed that governments should protect the natural rights of people.
People believed that governments should protect the natural rights of people.
People thought monarchs should have more power.
People thought monarchs should have more power.
People thought governments should have much less power.
1 answer
The correct response is:
People believed that governments should protect the natural rights of people.
John Locke's ideas emphasized the importance of individual rights and the social contract, arguing that governments should exist to safeguard the natural rights of life, liberty, and property. This perspective shifted people's thoughts about government from absolute monarchies to more democratic models that prioritize individual rights.
