Question

Which statement conveys an idea of John Locke's that influenced both the American and the French Revolutions? In the state of nature, there is only one social class, not a division into "estates." When government violates individual rights, the people have the right to rebel. Colonialism is immoral because it replaces one people's culture with another's. Government should exist only to protect the nation, not to control people's lives.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

When government violates individual rights, the people have the right to rebel.

Locke claimed that some rights should be considered inalienable, such as Life, Liberty, and Property. Since the purpose of any kind of government is to defend those rights, if a government does not do so, then the people have to overcome that government and secure one that will preserve their rights. Locke was recognized as one of the prophets of the American and French revolutions.

Answer 2

"When government violates individual rights, the people have the right to rebel." is the statement used by Locke that was so central in the colonies rebelling.