raising a fleet as America. Tar, timber, iron, and cordage are her natural
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OF THE PRESENT ABILITY OF AMERICA, WITH SOME MISCELLANEOUS REFLEXIONS
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Thomas Paine argues that the American people possess the right to challenge the oppressive power of the British monarchy and Parliament. The text asserts that the cause of American independence carries universal significance for the natural rights of mankind.
raising a fleet as America. Tar, timber, iron, and cordage are her natural