Thomas Paine's "The Rights of Man" argues that ________________?
Correct answer: C. Revolution is proper when a government does not take care of its people
- A. Revolution is inhumane
- B. Revolution never succeeds
- C. Revolution is proper when a government does not take care of its people
- D. Every government should be revolted against
Explanation
Paine defends revolution as legitimate when a government violates the rights and welfare of its people. He does not argue for rebellion against every government, only against oppressive or failing government.
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