How did Rousseau’s The Social Contract influence early American documents such as the Declaration of Independence?

A) The Social Contract describes government as most effective with a strong authoritarian leader in charge
B) The Social Contract actually was influenced by the Declaration of Independence as it was written well after it
C) The Social Contract provided an example of old regime beliefs that the new American system was diligent in removing itself from
D) The Social Contract emphasises the role of equality among men and giving up personal rights in exchange for government protection