Which most accurately explains how john locke’s two treatises of civil government influenced the movement towards american independence? a john locke’s two treatises of civil government inspired the principle of salutary neglect, which colonists used to validate their open rebellion against the stamp act and intolerable acts. b john locke’s two treatises of civil government inspired the principle of separation of powers, which colonists used to rationalize their demands for independence from great britain. c john locke’s two treatises of civil government inspired the principle of social contract theory, which colonists used to justify the need for a president to lead their new nation. d john locke’s two treatises of civil government inspired the principle of natural rights, which colonists used to substantiate their belief that the british government was tyrannous.