Question

12. What argument does Thomas Paine make in paragraph 16 of his "Common Sense" document for war against Great Britain?

A. Britain has forced the colonists to move against their will.
B. Britain has used the colonies to fight Britain's wars for them.
C. Britain has forced the colonists into a war with Spain and France.
D. Britain has unfairly taxed the colonists against their will.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is B

Answer 2

In 1776 Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" advocating for independence for American colonies from Britain. He stated that Europe-not England- was the parent country of America.

Moreover, Paine said that people would be happier if they were the ones who created the laws that ruled them.

Thomas Paine made the argument in "Common Sense" that Britain had used the colonies to fight Britain's wars for them.