Question

Read this quotation. A government of our own is our natural right . . . it is infinitely wiser and safer to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance. —Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 In this quotation, Paine recommends refusing to pay taxes to the British government. doing business without regulations. forming a government while the chance exists. leaving American independence to chance.

Answer 1

Answer:

Forming a government while the chance exists  

Explanation:

Thomas Paine wrote common sense  to support the patriot cause. It was a best seller and  sold over that 100,000 copies in few months after its publication.

His writing style was so effective that an average reader could understand his argument. As many of the people of that time were still undecided about the revolution, common sense convinced them that the revolution and independence from the British rule was necessary for the colonies.

He was against monarchy and advocated natural rights theory. He proposed a system representative government for the American colonies.

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is C: Forming a government while the chance exists.

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