History of the United States I / Unit 4 USH1 0466 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Locke
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The idea
John Locke published Two Treatises of Government in sixteen ninety, arguing that government is a contract between leaders and people, and that representative government exists to protect life, liberty and property.
In practice
A rejection of divine right in favour of a limited monarchy with Parliament central.
Where people slip
The anchor says his philosophy established the paramount importance of representation in government for future colonists.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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