John Locke
John Locke. John Locke, an English philosopher and physician, is regarded as one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers, whose work greatly contributed to the development of the notions of social contract and natural rights.
King George III tyranny in the Declaration of Independence
<span>C. House Un-American Activities Committee--this committee was created for the full purpose of investigating possible spies or threats to American security.
This group targeted Hollywood actors/actresses for their liberal slant in the media. Intellectuals were also targeted as a source of communist ideology. Eventually small accusations turned into "witch-hunt" practices by the federal government. </span>