Question

questions 7 through 10 refer to the following. to understand political power right, and derive it from its original, we must consider what state all men are naturally in, and that is, a state of perfect freedom to order their actions, and dispose of their possessions and persons, as they think fit, within the bounds of the law of nature, without asking leave, or depending upon the will of any other man. a state also of equality, wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal, no one having more than another. the state of nature has a law of nature to govern it which obliges every one... that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions. john locke, two treatises of government 1689. 9 interpretations of lockes assertions regarding astate of freedom and astate also of equality most directly influenced which of the following? a the grievances of american colonists during the seven years war (french and indian war) b the political rights of patriots during the american revolution c the end of american involvement in the international slave trade d the demands by colonists to settle beyond the current frontier boundaries

Explanation:

Locke's ideas of freedom and equality influenced the political reasoning of Patriots during the American Revolution. Patriots used concepts of natural rights and equality to justify their opposition to British rule. The other options are not as directly related to Locke's philosophical assertions.

Answer:

B. The political reasoning of Patriots during the American Revolution