<span>The commander's conclusion is based on utilitarianism, which is the belief that whatever action benefits the most people is the morally correct action to take. Even if that action is harmful to oneself or even illegal.</span>
In the Declaration of Independence the argument for freedom from British rule is based primarily on the social contract theory of the government that was developed by John Locke. According to this theory, the people had the right to select a new government because the existing government was not serving the people.
The Appalachian Mountains rise to heights of about 3,000 feet.
<span>new economic policies that threatened social equality.</span>
