In response to the argument that the British have protected the colonies, Thomas Paine argues that while this is technically true, the British have only done so for their own economic gain--not out of a feeling of altruism.
in response to the argument that the British have protected the colonies, Thomas Paine argues that while this is technically true, the British have only done so for their own economic gain--not out of a feeling of altruism.
Between these word choices, I would say tracks...as in traces/tracks one's steps...The other's don't really match the meaning of the word "traces"...hope this helps!
