These alliances that took place before World War 1 in a way started the war. For an example, Germany was in an alliance with Hungary and when they declared war against Serbia, Germany had to fight with them, and so on, finally creating World War 1. Within weeks, Germany declared war with other countries that declared war with others, creating a "domino effect" which just means that most countries just started fighting with one another, either because they declared war with them or because their allies did.
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Colonies can provide new goods to the mainland, this bringing in more money
Your answer would be willingness to accept responsibility, keep a government strong and active and, act as a final point of authority.
Paine says that this argument fails to acknowledge the fact that America has already evolved and no longer needs the help of Britain. Some argues that Britain has protected America and deserves allegiance, but Paine says that the Britain only did this to secure its own economic well-being. Moreover, Paine says that the Britain recently attacks them, and are therefore lacking loyalty.
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