The main point Paine makes in paragraph 4 of Common Sense is thatSelect one:a. the economy of the colonies is dependent on Great
Britain.b. the colonies have the resources to thrive independently of Great Britain.c. the colonies will always be dependent on the resources of other countries.d. the colonies' past dependence on Great Britain is crucial to their future growth.
b. the colonies have the resources to thrive independently of Great Britain
Explanation:
In his text " Common Sense", Paine claims , among other issues, that the colonies have developed economically , so they do not need to depend on Great Britain any more. Moreover, in his opinion , Great Britan has been watching them but not protecting them. Great Britain has been taking from the colonies nothig but her economic benefits.
Although nr. 2 and 3 are considered to be good reasons too, the first reason is the only one that really matters, due to the importance of improving work and study opportunities in a society where only high qualified - and fluent in English - persons count. 4 is interesting from a social point of view but won´t help the individual much in his/her future career.
