Enlightenment#1

Thomas Hobbes believed that England needed an abosolute monarchy. He created the social contract that would entitle citizens to hand over their Rights in order for law and order. On the other hand John Locke wanted a self government to be englands government. He believed that the purpose of government was to protect rights and tht citizens hand the power to overthrow the government.Thomas Hobbes view influenced England to have a absolute monarchy once again while John Locke proposed and influenced the idea of a self government.