Question

"Every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual. Our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in Kings more than repeated petitioning—and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the Kings of Europe absolute." – Thomas Paine, Common Sense How did this excerpt motivate colonists to support the creation of the Declaration of Independence? By reminding them that King George is in charge By reminding them that King George refuses to respond to their requests By pointing out the important contributions they have made to Britain By pointing out times when peaceful methods have worked to resolve conflict

Answer 1

Answer:

By reminding them that King George refuses to respond to their requests

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Thomas Pain is pointing out at the fact that American leaders have already requested, peacefully, from King George, the approval of measures such as the lowering of taxes, and the representation of the colonies in the British Parliament.

Because these peaceful requests had failed, Paine is also explaning that they are not only useless, but also counterproductive.