John Locke's thesis was "that the right to govern derived from the consent of the governed and was a form of contract" (Perry pg.439). This basically meant that when people gave power to the government, they expected the government to rule justly, protect their assets and protect the rights of the individual. If the government were to abuse it's power then the people would no longer listen to the government, and it would consequently lead to an overthrow of the government.
             To me Locke's thesis makes sense. The people should control the government. If the people did not like the way the government was ruling, then it should be overthrown, and a new government or leader should take its place. The main objective of the ruler should be to look out for his subjects rather then his own affairs.
             This thesis is very significant because it justified the revolution in Europe. The Protestants were being persecuted for their beliefs, and believed that their government was ruling unjustly since it was not for the people. It motivated the people to take up arms against the government and led to the revolution. Locke's thesis was also the basis for Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence.
             Thomas Jefferson valued freedom. He believed in freedom of thought, natural rights and of religion.
             His thoughts are very similar to John Locke's. Both men value the same ideas. I agree with these men because I value freedom very much. I also agree with his idea of overthrowing an unjust government and having the people have power.
             Jefferson's ideas were very important to the American Revolution. It sparked motivation of the people to fight for their freedom. His ideas were also the basis of the Declaration of Independence, which is the basis of American freedom today.
             Voltaire believed in freedom also. He wanted more freedom of the press and freedom of religion. He bel...