Paine's essay considers monarchy and hereditary succession to be evil, unjust, and degrading to humankind: "the monarchy and succession have laid but the world in blood and ashes." In his essay, Paine implies that not all kings come from noble, honorable origins. He stipulates that the tradition of king was started by heathens (pagans) and was foolishly followed by Christians even though certain sections of the Bible criticize the monarchy.
When they came back the place was deserted nobody in sight. The colony had fallen.
A prairie schooner is just a fancy name for a covered wagon, which was used to bring people and/or goods across land.
President Clinton remained president because A, fewer than two-thirds of the Senate voted for his conviction.
I believe it is option C
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