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The Age of Revolution

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maintained that the government
cannot block a citizen's rights to
life, property, and liberty

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John Locke

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John Locke's thought was influenced by the academic during the enlightenment period. He believed that the people should have the highest power within the country, not the government.

John Locke believe that every individuals who are born had an inherent right to life, property, and liberty. Here refer to these three rights as 'Natural rights' The founding fathers were inspired by his idea of natural right and decided to implemented it in the draft United States constitution. These rights wouldn't be able to be violated by individuals even if those individuals have the position of high ranking government officials.

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