Question

Read the excerpt below.

But the most powerful of all arguments, is, that nothing but independence . . . can keep the peace of the continent and preserve it . . . from civil wars.
—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

Based on the excerpt, what does Paine suggest about American independence?
It will prevent Britain from getting into more wars.
It will help Britain rule the European continent.
It cannot win a civil war with the colonies.
It is the only way to keep peace in the colonies.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. It is the only way to keep peace in the colonies.

Step-by-step explanation:

Paine is trying to explain that the only way to avoid civil wars and keep the peace between the colonies is by achieving total independence from other countries

Answer 2

The correct answer is D.

In this excerpt, Paine is trying to explain that the only way to avoid civil wars and keep the peace between the colonies is by achieving total independence from other countries.