The Mayflower Compact is a significant founding document in the history of the United States because it established the idea that the colonists would-
A. remain loyal subjects of the King of England.
B. Govern themselves using agreed upon laws.
C. Grant freedom to those working to pay a debt
D. live peacefully with the American Indian tribes

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.