The statements that reflect the reasons that Thomas Paine gave for declaring independence from British rule are:
<span>King George’s reign was colored by abusive uses of power.
</span><span>The king was envious of the colonies’ prosperity.
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Thomas Paine is considered to be one of the founding fathers of the United States as he played a significant role in the American revolution.
The correct answer is C, the specialization of labor.
