In response to the Dred Scott case: border states freed their slaves

The southern states seceded from the union

abolitionists increase their efforts to end slavery

anti-slavery laws were enforced in the south

How did francis bacon challenge the way of thinking about science

Why was the agricultural revolution more successful in england than in the rest of europe?

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.