"No man was a warmer wisher for reconciliation than myself, before the ... (Massacre at Lexington), but the moment the event of that day was made known, I rejected the hardened, sullen tempered Pharaoh of Britain forever; … that … can unfeelingly hear of their slaughter, and … sleep with their blood upon his soul." – Thomas Paine, Common Sense
In this excerpt, how does Paine explain his support for the Declaration of Independence to his readers?
A: Paine describes his hopes for reconciliation with Britain.
B: Paine claims that the king considers himself a pharaoh.
C: Paine describes his anger over the king's lack of response to Lexington.
D: Paine claims the temper of the king is too sullen for him to rule the colonies.
