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The Enlightenment

Question 6 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

A difference between the ideas of Hobbes and Locke was that

Answer
A
Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed safety was more important than freedom.
B
Hobbes believed government should not take away certain natural rights, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.
C
Hobbes believed people have the right to rebel, while Locke believed life without government was difficult.
D
Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.

Explanation

Hobbes argued that life without government would be insecure and dangerous, so people needed a strong government to maintain order. Locke also supported government, but said it must protect people’s natural rights and that people could rebel if it failed to do so. Therefore, the correct choice is D: Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.

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