Which statement best describes Thomas Paine's argument in this excerpt from Common Sense?

a. He shows that while America earlier flourished because of Britain, it faces a bleak future if British rule continues.

b. He uses anecdotal evidence to imply that America faces a bleak future if British rule continues.

c. He refutes the idea that America depends on Britain, using the opinion that America's trade has a secure future.

d. He implies that America's connection to Britain had prevented it from engaging in trade with European countries.

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Joe Humphrey

10 January, 22:04

Which statement best describes Thomas Paine's argument in this excerpt from Common Sense?

a. He shows that while America earlier flourished because of Britain, it faces a bleak future if British rule continues.

b. He uses anecdotal evidence to imply that America faces a bleak future if British rule continues.

c. He refutes the idea that America depends on Britain, using the opinion that America's trade has a secure future.

d. He implies that America's connection to Britain had prevented it from engaging in trade with European countries.

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Linda Beasley · Answer 1

The answer is A. He shows that while America earlier flourished because of Britain it faces a bleak future if British rule continues as said in the excerpt