Question

I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to show, a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will...
This speaker is most likely opposed to:
a. capitalism b. mercantilism c. direct democracy d. representative government
Please tell me which one is correct answer.

Answer 1

Capitalism I believe, because the speaker is complaining about being controlled by Great Britain.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Representative Government.

Explanation:

The excerpt is from Thomas Pane's revolutionary article "Common Sense" which suggests an ironic tone towards the oppression of Great Britain to Americans. He argues and assures the Americans(farmers especially) through his article that they can grow and earn without Britain's help. He related his article to the common man and mocked at the futility of the representative government that failed to consider and provides the rights to the Americans. He exposed that the representative government failed to afford a single advantage for them. Thus, the speaker is opposed to the representative government.