Question

In the pamphlet Common Sense, the author argues that the colonies should

a. establish a monarchy.
b. negotiate a peaceful settlement with Britain.
c. break their ties with Britain.
d. use war as a last resort.

Answer 1

The answer to this question is C

Answer 2

In the pamphlet Common Sense, the author (Thomas Paine) argues that the colonies should "c. break their ties with Britain," since he thinks its irrational for the colonies to be dependent on such a small island so far away.