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Natasha2012 [34]
3 years ago
12

Which statement best describes Thomas Paine's argument in this excerpt from Common Sense?

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1 answer:
Ludmilka [50]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Option C: He refutes the idea that America depends on Britain, using the opinion that America's trade has a secure future.

Explanation:

Thomas Paine refutes the argument stated in the beginning of the passage. He refutes it not on a single basis but on two basis.

First he refutes it by stating, <em>"Nothing can be more fallacious than this kind of argument." </em>And, next he says, <em>"But even this is admitting more than is true, for I answer roundly, that America would have flourished as much, and probably much more...".</em>

So, what Thomas really wants to say is that America would still have flourished even without British or any other European countries because America had enriched herself by commerce.

Options A and B are incorrect because this is the argument he is trying to refute.

No such thing as in option D is presented in this passage.

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