Answer:Which statement best describes Thomas Paine's use of evidence in the passage? Paine used empirical evidence to support the claim that the Continental Army had performed creditably. Paine used empirical evidence to support his claim that Howe's Army had decisively defeated the Continental Army.
I would say that the word "Testimonies" or "Testimonials" could fit in the blank. A testimonial is when someone discusses how your product, or argument is beneficial or correct.
