"We have it in our power to begin the world again. A government of our own is our natural right. O! ye that love mankind! Ye that dare oppose not only tyranny but the tyrant, stand forth."
This statement is typical of the ideas of
A) John Dickinson.
B) Thomas Hutchinson.
C) William Franklin.
D) Thomas Paine.

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This statement is typical of the ideas of Thomas Paine, who was a prominent figure in the American Revolution known for his persuasive writings advocating independence from Great Britain. His pamphlet "Common Sense" is particularly famous for its clear argument for the colonies' right to self-governance and its inspirational appeal to the principles of freedom and democracy.

"We Have It in Our Power to Begin the World