What caused the Hebrew people to choose to leave Egypt? They were ordered by God to return to Ur.
They wanted to leave a life of slavery in Egypt.
They were fleeing a drought and famine in Egypt.
They needed a new place to feed and water their animals.

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.