In common sense, what does Thomas Paine say in response to the argument that the colonies have done well under the control of britain?

A. That the colonies have done well and will never do well

B. That believing the colonies will continue to do well is misleading

C. That the colonies have done well, but will not do well on their own

D. That believing the colonies will continue to do well is logical

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Chubbs

11 November, 09:29

In common sense, what does Thomas Paine say in response to the argument that the colonies have done well under the control of britain?

A. That the colonies have done well and will never do well

B. That believing the colonies will continue to do well is misleading

C. That the colonies have done well, but will not do well on their own

D. That believing the colonies will continue to do well is logical

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Kyle Maynard · Answer 1

I assume D. Thomas Paine favored separation from England, so he believed the colonies would do just fine on their own. This also cancels out options B and C. A is self-contradictory.