Question

Europe is too thickly planted with Kingdoms to be long at peace, and whenever a war breaks out between England and any foreign power, the trade of America goes to ruin, because of her connection to Britain.
5. When England goes to war with another country, according to Paine, what happens in America?

Answer 1

Question:

When England goes to war with another country, according to Paine, what happens in America?

Explanation:

If England were to go to war with a foreign power, the passage states that "the trade of America goes to ruin because of her connection to Britain." In other words, America's trade will be "ruined" or affected negatively if England goes to war.