What issue led to the first meeting of the Estates-General in 175 years? a. Proposed taxation of the Second Estate
b. Political representation in the government
c. Food shortages and riots among the peasants
d. Equalizing the tax burden among the Three Estates

Robert morris proposed a 10 percent tax on imported goods to pay the national debt. true or false

What was the government purpose for creating “day schools”

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.