The following statement was typical of a certain type of group that formed in the 1790s: "That all men are naturally free, and possess equal rights. That all legitimate government originates in the voluntary social compact of the people." Which of the following individuals would have been most likely to agree with these ideas?

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The statement reflects the ideals of the Democratic-Republican societies of the 1790s, which emphasized natural rights, equality, and the idea that government should be based on the consent of the governed. These societies were influenced by the Enlightenment and were in opposition to Federalist policies, making a member of a Democratic-Republican society the most likely to agree with these ideas.

The Following Statement Was Typical of a Certain Type of Group