I feel that John Locke’s view on government had a greater impact on the revolutions more than Smiths had. Smiths did change the economy for the better however John Locke had changed the government from a monarchy king/queen style of ruling to a simple democracy. He wrote many pieces to support his views as well. Two Treaties concerning civil Government and Common Sense were two of his works. In the “Two Treaties concerning civil Government”, he defended the claim that all men are free and equal. He was so radical in the piece of work. The government was to serve the people of the state. They were obligated to protect life, liberty, and property. He insisted that when the government infringes on our rights that people may rebel. In “Common
