Locke argued that people in a state of nature are free and equal, and that they leave the state of nature to form a government and consent to obey its laws in order to protect their natural rights. However, in 1776, Americans were not necessarily equal or free. Learn more about the realities of early America with today’s episode!
60-Second Civics, Episode 4455: October 15, 2021
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The show’s theme song is “Complacent” by Cheryl B. Engelhardt. You can find Cheryl online at cbemusic.com.
Credits:
Visual 1 & 3 (Enslaved people): National Archives: [ Ссылка ]
Visual 2 (John Locke): National Gallery of Art: [ Ссылка ]
Visual 4 (Slave auction): NPS:[ Ссылка ]
Visual 5 (Women’s suffrage protests): NPS: [ Ссылка ]
Visual 6 (William Blackstone): Library of Congress: [ Ссылка ]
Visual 7 (Protest): Jacob Lund/Canva
