Writing Prompt 9-A Directions: Please type a paragraph (5-7 sentences) response.

Prompt: Based upon the initial reading of the provided documents covering the Civil War/Reconstruction, what do you think was the biggest issue our nation faced as it tried to heal after the Civil War? Explain using evidence from the reading.

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.