What was true of Locke's writing about revolution in his Second Treatise of Government?
A) Locke promoted the notion of nonviolent revolution.
B) Locke put an end to the doctrine of divine right.
C) Locke believed that revolution would lead to political revitalization and social improvement.
D) Locke argued that people should exercise the power of "force without right."
E) Locke thought that the new governments resulting from revolutions were always better than the governments they replaced.

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Locke's Second Treatise of Government challenged the doctrine of divine right by arguing that government is based on the consent of the governed and that people have the right to revolt against unjust rulers.

What Was True of Locke's Writing About Revolution in His