Question

What argument does Paine make in paragraph 21 for why the colonists should rebel? A. Paine argues that the colonists are meant to be loyal to France, not Britain, so they can't feel bad about their rebellion. B. He asserts that, just as Britain rebelled against France, so too will the colonists rebel against Britain. C. He explains that the war is inevitable because Britain has not kept their promises. D. He says that the King is actually of French descent, making him French, and so England should be governed by France.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. He says that the King is actually of French descent, making him French, and so England should be governed by France.

Explanation:

Thomas Paine wrote his "Common Sense" as a from of an argument, propagating the independence of America from the British rule. In it, he touches on the topics of government and society, monarchy and the rule of succession etc. He challenged the authority of the British government in their colonization of the American states. Paine also said that since man ruling over another man is a sin, as found in the Bible, so also Britain's rule over America is unacceptable according to Christian values. He even pointed out that if the order of succession is hereditary, then considering the nationality of the  present king of England, William the Conqueror who is French, Britain should be under the rule of the French.  He advocates for the British government to leave America, and the Americans to fight for their independence against the colonizing rule of the British.

Answer 2

I believe c is the correct answer to your question.