I believe you meant Enlightenment Thinkers.
One belief was that we were born with natural rights (the thoughts of John Locke).
Also, I believe, we exchange certain freedoms for our own protection and safety -- a social contract if you will (thoughts of Thomas Hobbes).
I believe this was influenced by the Britain's First prime minister.
B
Explanation:Many individuals were trapped in an endless cycle of indentured servitude in which they only made enough to make ends meet.