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The Enlightenment — Quiz

Question 1 • MASTER COURSE United States History

The English philosopher John Locke wrote that

Answer
A
only governments could provide rights to citizens.
B
countries should not be ruled by monarchs.
C
all people have the natural right to life and liberty.
D
a government should hold absolute power over its people.

Explanation

John Locke argued that people are born with natural rights, including life and liberty (and property). Governments are created to protect these rights, not to grant them or hold absolute power over people. Therefore, the correct choice is “all people have the natural right to life and liberty.”

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