Why Did Hobbes Believe That Most People Willingly Accepted a Social

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Multiple Choice

Why did Hobbes believe that most people willingly accepted a social contract?

• A)To control their instincts and to achieve peace
• B)To achieve some measure of financial security
• C)To maintain their position in a social hierarchy
• D)To ensure that all obey the government's laws

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