Question

"We have boasted the protection of Great Britain, without considering, that her motive was interest not attachment; and that she did not protect us from our enemies on our account; but from her enemies on her own account, from those who had no quarrel with us on any other account and who will always be our enemies on the same account." – Thomas Paine, Common Sense
How did this excerpt motivate colonists to support replacing the government of Great Britain? (3 points)

a
By telling them Britain cares only about its own interests

b
By telling them Britain has a lot of enemies around the world

c
By pointing out Britain's enemies are the colonies' enemies

d
By pointing out Britain cannot and will not protect the colonies

Answer 1

Answer:

it is a

Explanation: Britain was only interested in its own causes. that is why the colonies rebelled with the boston tea act and the declaration of independence