Question

o ye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! every spot of the old world is overrun with oppression. freedom hath been hunted round the globe. asia, and africa, have long expelled her - europe regards her like a stranger, and england hath given her warning to depart. o! receive the fugitive, and prepare in time an asylum for mankind. —common sense, thomas paine what is the topic of this passage? the government’s role in safety and happiness the people’s right to revolt against britain the people’s duty to their government

Explanation:

The passage from Thomas Paine's Common Sense calls on people to oppose tyranny and tyrants, frames freedom as hunted globally, and positions America as a refuge from oppression. This aligns with the core argument of Common Sense advocating for the people's right to break from British rule (a tyrannical power). The other options do not match: the passage does not focus on government safety roles or duties to government.

Answer:

the people's right to revolt against Britain