What concept did American colonists believe justified their demand for a new government?

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John Locke's idea of the social contract
John Locke's idea of the social contract

Adam Smith's principle of free trade and free markets
Adam Smith's principle of free trade and free markets

Voltaire's ideas about religious tolerance
Voltaire's ideas about religious tolerance

Montesquieu's idea of separation of powers

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Montesquieu's idea of separation of powers
the answer is John Locke's idea of the social contract but you did well
Apologies for the mistake in my response. You are correct, American colonists believed John Locke's idea of the social contract justified their demand for a new government. Thank you for pointing that out.
no need to apologize you did great!
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