1. The Enlightenment philosopher, John Locke, influenced the American belief in self-government through his writing that
A. encouraged the British government to permit the American colonists to vote.
B. kings ruled through divine right.
C. people need the elite to determine the best form of government.
D. power resides in the people and they consent to a form of government.*

2. The following English immigrant challenged the rule of the American colonies by the King of England in a pamphlet known as Common Sense.
A. Patrick Henry
B. Thomas Paine*
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Paul Revere