Was George Washington successful in training the colonial militia?

What document does the second paragraph of the declaration of independence echo

During the age of global expansion and encounter, many individuals brought about change. how might we prepare for changes today?

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.