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21.2 Quiz: The Lead-Up to Independence

Question 9 of 10
Patriots believed that colonists could rebel and establish a new government
because of John Locke's idea that:
A. the British had repeatedly violated the colonists' rights.
B. revival attendees had formed a common political identity.
C. it was not rational for one person to rule over all others.
D. people should elect leaders to represent their point of view.
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Answer 1

Patriots believed in rebelling and establishing a new government based on John Locke's idea that it is not rational for one person to rule over all others.

Step-by-step explanation:

Patriots believed that colonists could rebel and establish a new government because of John Locke's idea that it was not rational for one person to rule over all others. John Locke, an Enlightenment thinker, argued that political power should be based on the consent of the governed. According to him, individuals have natural rights, such as life, liberty, and property, and it is the government's duty to protect these rights. If the government fails to do so, the people have the right to rebel and establish a new government.

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