Which government served as a model for the United States' three branches of government?

According to thomas hobbes concept of the social contract, what do people exchange for the protection by the government?

Which term do historians use to describe the personal preferences that people have that affect their interpretation of events

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed.b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources.c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.