Question

Based on this passage, which statement BEST describes two arguments that Thomas Paine uses to persuade colonists that they should declare their independence from Great Britain? A) America can produce it's own food and products and is too large for Great Britain to rule. B) America can produce all the goods they need and have other allies in Europe besides Great Britain. C) America will pay less taxes then under Great Britain's rule and will be able to become peaceful trading partners with more countries. D) America has a thriving trade market that will do better without Great Britain's help and becoming independent will free them from Europe's wars.

Answer 1

"A) America can produce it's own food and products and is too large for Great Britain to rule" is the best option from the list, since Paine thought it was absurd for such a vast territory to be ruled by a small island nation.