Question

that if a government takes away the peoples rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the people have the right to start a revolution. locke argued that the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are innate, or existing from birth and natural to all people. these thoughts would later be used by americas founders. this idea of the right to revolution - didnt only inspire the uss founding fathers. it has influenced many people in countries around the world for hundreds of years. which of these did locke believe? a people have certain natural rights, and they may start a revolution if the government tries to take those rights away. b people have no right to oppose the government. the government has the right to punish people who try to start a revolution. c people are not born with any rights, they must earn all rights by obeying their governments. d people have an innate right to life, but the rights of liberty and the pursuit of happiness must be earned through hard work.

Explanation:

The text states Locke believed people have innate rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness and can start a revolution if government takes them away. Option A aligns with this.

Answer:

A. People have certain natural rights, and they may start a revolution if the government tries to take those rights away.