Relationship between american colonies-british government

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For this discussion assignment, you are to evaluate two primary source readings pertaining to the impact of the European Enlightenment on the relationship between the American colonies and the British government. Consider a chapter of John Locke's 2nd Treatise on Civil Government, "The Beginnings of a Political Society," and a chapter from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's The Social Contract, "Freedom in Chains." (shown above) Using examples and citations/quotes from the reading, in a paragraph of about 200 to 250 words, answer the following questions:

According to the Locke and Rousseau, what gives a government the right to rule? What makes a legitimate government? Should citizens have rights to rebel against a government that rules by tyranny? How is human nature reflected in the forms of government suggested by Locke and Rousseau?

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