Who benefited under a mercantile system?

Why were adams ideas not out into action

What was one of the main accomplishments of louis ix? a) he was made a saint after his death b) he eliminated trials by jury. c) he called the first french parliament. d) he ended the taxation system.

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.