Which of the following thinkers used a scientific application of reason to advance the scientific revolution A. Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher who encouraged absolute monarchy
B. Isaac Newton, a mathematician who discovered the laws of motion and universal gravitation
C. Adam Smith, an economist who urged the government to enact a Laissez- faire system of economist and believed in mercantilism
D. John Locke, a philosopher who encouraged government to protect natural rights of citizens

china unilaterally claims the entire south china sea as sovereign territory, then builds artificial islands to bolster its claim. it suddenly activates an air defense identification zone over the east china sea, and threatens to down any aircraft that does not report its position. it builds roads into indian territory, then redraws the maps to show that it is actually chinese territory. the people's republic under president xi jinping is quickly becoming the bully of asia.

the answer is a) the proclamation of 1763.