Question

Which statement best describes Thomas Paine's argument in this excerpt from common sense

Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is this one: "C. Britain does not provide adequate resources for the growing colonies in America." This the statement that best describes Thomas Paine's argument in the excerpt from common sense.

Here are the following choices:
A. Britain provides ample welfare to all her colonies, including America.
B. The colonists do not benefit from their alliance with Britain.
C. Britain does not provide adequate resources for the growing colonies in America.
D. The colonies continue to depend on Britain for protection and governance.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. He refutes the idea that America depends on Britain, using the opinion that American's trade has a secure future.  

Explanation:

I got this question wrong in my test so I asked my teacher what the correct answer was. After a short discussion, I found out that the answer was C. He refutes the idea that America depends on Britain, using the opinion that American's trade has a secure future. :)