The single most important influence that shaped the founding of the United States comes from John Locke, a 17th century Englishman who redefined the nature of government. ... The duty of that government is to protect the natural rights of the people, which Locke believed to include life, liberty, and property.
Naram Sin (2254-2218 BCE) was a ruler of the Akkadian empire. Under his rule, the empire reached its maximum strength, as he expanded his empire up to the Mediterranean Sea and Armenia. He is believed to have ruled over his empire for 56 years.
