What does Paine mean by this quote?

"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind"

potential answers:

A.) Only the British care about the outcome of the Revolution

B.) America's dispute with Britain affects people everywhere

C.) The cause of America is not worth paying attention to

D.) All America will suffer if America defeat the British

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Nikolas Duffy

19 December, 22:42

What does Paine mean by this quote?

"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind"

potential answers:

A.) Only the British care about the outcome of the Revolution

B.) America's dispute with Britain affects people everywhere

C.) The cause of America is not worth paying attention to

D.) All America will suffer if America defeat the British

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Alicia Hoffman · Answer 1

It is the letter B because america think it should be equal and free.

Kyla Neal · Answer 2

B

Explanation:

Paine's meaning of this quote is that America's goal of freedom and equality is, and should be, what the entire world should be looking at.