Question

Which phrase best describes the “cause” that Paine refers to?

Answer 1

The cause that Thomas Paine is advocating for in his famous "Common Sense" pamphlet is "reason". His argument being that it makes no sense for the colonies to be ruled by a distant Britain.

Answer 2

Answer:

''The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind''

                                                                                                  Thomas Paine.

Explanation:

This is the best phrase that describes it, which is found in his book Common Sense.

Through this phrase, Paine was telling that the seek of freedom and equality in America, it's actually the same that mankind is aiming for.