<u>As you have learned, medieval monarchs were also feudal lords. They were expected to keep order and to provide protection for their vassals. Most medieval monarchs believed in the divine right of kings, the idea that God had given them the right to rule. In reality, the power of monarchs varied greatly.</u>
<u>King - The top leader in the land was the king. The king could not control all of the land by himself, so he divided it up among the Barons. In return, the Barons pledged their loyalty and soldiers to the king. When a king died, his firstborn son would inherit the throne.</u>
The men who deserved to be called Captains of Industry were those who made a positive contribution to the nation by expanding markets and increasing trade, providing more jobs and increasing productivity.
The correct answer is the declaration of independence. Locke's idea was incorporated in the self evident truths of people having the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Locke was one of the main philosophers who inspired the founding fathers.
