Identify the arguments and sentiments of Thomas Paine in his pamphlet Common Sense.

a. Being part of the British empire unnecessarily involved the colonies in global wars

b. Britain had stunted the economic growth of the colonies

c. Paine's goal was to use complicated ideas to motivate the colonial elites to lead the colonies into separation

d. A monarchical system was preferable to a democratic one

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Barbara Copeland

24 July, 01:47

Identify the arguments and sentiments of Thomas Paine in his pamphlet Common Sense.

a. Being part of the British empire unnecessarily involved the colonies in global wars

b. Britain had stunted the economic growth of the colonies

c. Paine's goal was to use complicated ideas to motivate the colonial elites to lead the colonies into separation

d. A monarchical system was preferable to a democratic one

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Raelynn Tanner · Answer 1

a. Being part of the British empire unnecessarily involved the colonies in global wars

b. Britain had stunted the economic growth of the colonies

Explanation:

In his essay "Common Sense," English activist Thomas Paine justifies and encourages the colonists to fight for more equal opportunities and independence. Thus, he acknowledges that Britain has inhibited and prevented the American colonies from proper economic growth and development.