Read the excerpt from Common Sense. “To talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith . . . is madne

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Read the excerpt from Common Sense. “To talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith . . . is madne

ss and folly.”
Paine uses the words “madness and folly” to emphasize that the colonists are not allowed to have a positive relationship with Britain.

must continue to try to build a relationship with the king.

are unwise in attempting to achieve a positive relationship with Britain.

must be careful in their dealings with the king because he has gone mad.

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garri49 [273] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-07T18:30:48+03:00

<span>are unwise in attempting to achieve a positive relationship with Britain.

When he uses the words 'madness and folly', he is saying that to try and make a positive relationship with those "whom our reason forbids us to have faith" (meaning those who they cannot trust at all), is foolish and unwise. </span>

joja [24] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-07T20:53:35+03:00

joja [24]3 years ago

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The answer is C, just did the quiz