What is the theory used in the united states that involves people giving their freedom to the government in order to protect life, liberty and personal property?
a. force theory
c. divine right theory
b. social contract theory
d. evolution theory

The correct option is: "b. social contract theory"

In political philosophy, political science, sociology and theory of law, the social contract is an agreement made within a group by its members, such as that which is acquired in a State in relation to their rights and duties and those of its citizens. It is part of the idea that all the members of the group agree, by their own will, with the social contract, by virtue of which they admit the existence of an authority, of moral norms and of some laws to which they submit . The social pact is an explanatory hypothesis of political authority and social order.

on the morning of  july 21,  1861, general mcdowell ordered the  unionarmy to attack. it was on this hill that  confederate  colonel thomas jackson and his forces held back theunion  troops.