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The Declaration of Independence varied from John Locke’s social contract theory in that it stated that merely one abuse of the king was sufficient reason for independence.
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The Declaration of Independence emphasizes the right to resist and overthrow a government based on grievances, even if those grievances do not amount to a systematic tyranny. This differs from John Locke's social contract theory, which suggests that a series of abuses or a significant breach of trust is needed to justify rebellion. The Declaration asserts that even one significant abuse can warrant independence, thereby differing from Locke's more measured approach.
The Declaration of Independence emphasizes the right to resist and overthrow a government based on grievances, even if those grievances do not amount to a systematic tyranny. This differs from John Locke's social contract theory, which suggests that a series of abuses or a significant breach of trust is needed to justify rebellion. The Declaration asserts that even one significant abuse can warrant independence, thereby differing from Locke's more measured approach.