Which theorist argued that the main purpose of government was to protect private property?
A)John Locke
B)Adam Smith
C)Milton Friedman
D)Baron de Montesquieu
E)None of the above

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John Locke argued in his book "Two Treatises of Government" that individuals have a natural right to property, and that the main purpose of government is to protect these property rights.

Which Theorist Argued That the Main Purpose of Government Was