Question

How did the early colonies contribute to the principles of modern American government?
a.
representative government
c.
freedom of religion
b.
the rights of people
d.
All of the above

Answer 1

It's D. The constitution was written by Thomas Jefferson, who used the teachings of John Lock and Baron de Montesquieu. Among these teachings were the unalienable rights (natural rights) that protected the right of life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness.