What was one idea of the English philosopher John Locke that greatly influenced the development of self-government in the American colonies?

A. Citizens have the right to replace an existing government if they follow a different religion.

B. Citizens have a right to revolt and replace an existing government that becomes oppressive.

C. Citizens should obey the laws of an existing government even if is violating their individual rights.

D. Citizens should carefully monitor an existing government and react strongly to tax increases.

The correct answer is option B. "Citizens have a right to revolt and replace an existing government that becomes oppressive".

Explanation:

John Locke was a 17th century Englishman who serves as an inspiration for the founding of the United States. The idea of John Locke that most influenced the development of self-government in the American colonies was that citizens have a right to revolt and replace an existing government that becomes oppressive. John Locke believed that all governments must provide the natural rights of the citizens, which are: life, liberty, and property. Since American colonies not had liberty or property, they had the right to revolt and replace their existing government.