Question

Why did the Founding Fathers reject the divine right of the kings theory?

A) The disproved it scientifically
B) They were not religious
C) They believed in the divine right of the people
D) The believed in social contract theory

Answer 1

Believe it might be D) The believed in social contract theory

Answer 2

The correct answer is alternative D.

The Social Contract Theory developed by John Locke had a great impact on the American Revolution.

Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson and all the other that are called the Founding Fathers rejected the Divine Right of the Kings Theory and chose to apply John Locke's ideas and writings regarding the role of the state and of the citizens.