Question

In January 1776 thomas Paine published the pamphlet common sense what was paines main argument in this pamphlet

Answer 1

A.

Paine argued that the colonies should become independent of Great Britain.

B.

Paine argued that it would be better if the French ruled the colonies.

C.

Paine argued that remaining under British rule was in the best interests of the colonies.

D.

Paine argued that the colonists should try to resolve their differences with the British.

Answer 2

His argument was that the government was a necessary evil, whose purpose is to protect us from our own sins