Read this quotation.I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. . . . Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776One argument for independence in this quotation is that
Answer
A
Britain’s taxes are too high.
B
Britain is isolating the colonies.
C
the colonies do not need Britain.
D
Britain is taking American property.
Explanation
Paine asks readers to identify an advantage the continent gains by remaining connected to Great Britain, then argues that American crops can be sold in any European market. This supports the claim that the colonies can succeed in trade without relying on Britain. The correct choice is “the colonies do not need Britain.”
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