Question

4. John Locke was influential to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence because

his

A belief in conquering the entire continent was popular here but opposed in England.

B belief that Americans were unique from Britons motivated colonists to seek freedom.

С theory that all taxes were unjust and should be banned was popular with the signers.

D theory that rulers needed the consent of citizens inspired and justified the document.

Answer 1

theory that rulers needed the consent of citizens inspired and justified the document.

Step-by-step explanation:

John Locke believed that governments were only legitimate as long as they emerged from the consent of the governed.

This is because, Locke explained, governments represent a social contract, that arises when people decide to give up some freedoms, in order to have their other basic freedoms protected: life, property, and liberty.