Choose the best answer. ___ had a tremendous influence on the mind-set of the American colonists.

John Locke,

Explanation:

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Charles de Montesquieu, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke

Explanation:

Three philosophers who helped to shape the mindset of the American people were Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Charles de Montesquieu. These men wrote on the subject of governmental power and of its origins and proper use.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.