Question

"We have boasted the protection of Great Britain, without considering, that her motive was interest not attachment; and that she did not protect us from our enemies on our account; but from her enemies on her own account, from those who had no quarrel with us on any other account and who will always be our enemies on the same account." – Thomas Paine, Common Sense

How did this excerpt motivate colonists to support replacing the government of Great Britain?

By telling them Britain cares only about its own interests
By telling them Britain has a lot of enemies around the world
By pointing out Britain's enemies are the colonies' enemies
By pointing out Britain cannot and will not protect the colonies

Answer 1

by telling them Britain cares only about its own interests

Step-by-step explanation:

she didnt take care of them because she cared she took care of them because she had nothing else to do.

Answer 2

By telling them Britain cares only about its own interests

Step-by-step explanation:

• In the sited quote, Thomas Paine, brings the Americans to realise that, Britain only protects its American colonies because of its own interest and not out of the love of the Americans.
• He points out that, Britain acts out of interest, and they came to America led by interest in the first place.
• The following statements prove the explained point above:

1. 'Without considering, that her motive was interest not attachment'
2. 'And that she did not protect us from our enemies on our account; but from her enemies on her own account'

The above statements clearly show the selfish interest Britain had towards its colonies in America.