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In paragraph three of Common Sense, why does Paine use the phrases "precariousness of human affairs," "while we have it in our power," and "time and chance"?

to evoke in colonists a fear of fighting against a world superpower

to evoke in colonists the need for urgency in their quest for independence

to instill in colonists a desire to take up arms against their oppressor

to instill in colonists a respect for peaceful negotiations,

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Blaze Serrano

23 February, 14:57

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In paragraph three of Common Sense, why does Paine use the phrases "precariousness of human affairs," "while we have it in our power," and "time and chance"?

to evoke in colonists a fear of fighting against a world superpower

to evoke in colonists the need for urgency in their quest for independence

to instill in colonists a desire to take up arms against their oppressor

to instill in colonists a respect for peaceful negotiations,

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Madeline Morales · Answer 1

The answer in which Paine used the phrases "precariousness of human affairs," "while we have it in our power," and "time and chance" is B.

to evoke in colonists the need for urgency in their quest for independence. This is to represent their want for freedom against the colonizers in that time.