Question

"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind."

What does Paine mean by this quote?

- Only the British care about the outcome of the Revolution.
- America's dispute with Britain affects people everywhere.
- The cause of America is not worth paying attention to.
- All mankind will suffer if America defeats the British.

Answer 1

the correct answer is

America's dispute with Britain affects people everywhere.

Answer 2

The correct answer is America's dispute with Britain affects people everywhere.

Thomas Paine makes this argument in the sense that America is breaking away from Britain for the purpose of having more freedoms and liberty. In this sense, Paine feels that this desire for freedom and liberty is something that all people want around the world. If this fails, this conflict between America and Britain will have a negative impact on this fight for liberty across the globe.