The main message of Thomas Paine's Common Sense was advocating the independence of the thirteen colonies from the British rule. His advocacy was for self rule through meritocracy rather than through monarchy based on the theory of heredity. I hope that the answer has come to your help.
The US government supported westward expansion. It envisioned a nation that covered a vast expanse of land from the East Coast to the Pacific Ocean. The acquisition of Texas, the Oregon Territory, and the Northwest between 1845 and 1853 helped make this vision a reality. Most of this expansion happened during the presidential term of James Polk.
Roosevelt won the greatest electoral landslide since the 1850s! He carried all but eight electoral votes, and every state except Maine and Vermont! And lastly, in terms of the popular vote, he won the third biggest victory since 1820!
The correct answer is alternative B.
In his speech, Barack Obama <em>doesn't</em> mention China as an <em>enemy or a potential threat</em>. He only <em>acknowledges</em> that China is the other largest consumer of energy. Furthermore, the relationship of the U.S. with China is stable and peaceful, even though it's complex. For this reason, letter B is the correct answer
In his speech, the former President says that " <em>Common sense calls upon us to act in concert </em>", together. For this reason it would make no sense to go to war, end diplomatic relations or stop trading with China after saying that they need to cooperate.