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.