B, because<span> Paine was advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies.</span>
The cultural impact of the British mercantile system is that it led to cultural exchange through trade with the rest of the world which made other cultures acceptable. It made America a melting pot whereby various cultures were accepted including the right of religious freedom
You add the sides then multiply your answer with the sides.
This answer is false, I believe federalism is more of a national government.