John Locke's interpretation of the social contract differed from Thomas Hobbes's interpretation in that:
A. Locke claimed that social contracts originated from a need for stability and protection from violence.
B. Locke largely rejected the principles of freedom and equality that were part of liberalism. C. Locke argued that people have the right to overthrow governments that violate their rights.
D. Locke suggested that people were naturally selfish and needed to be ruled by absolute monarchs.