Read this quotation.A government of our own is our natural right . . . it is infinitely wiser and safer to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776In this quotation, Paine recommends
Answer
A
refusing to pay taxes to the British government.
B
doing business without regulations.
C
forming a government while the chance exists.
D
leaving American independence to chance.
Explanation
Paine argues that Americans should create their own government while they still have the opportunity. He says it is wiser and safer to form a constitution deliberately than to leave the outcome to “time and chance.” Therefore, he recommends forming a government while the chance exists.
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