Question

In your opinion, how might colonists have reacted to Paine’s words? Check all of the boxes that apply. They would have felt inspired. They would have decided to fight. They would have wanted to compromise with the British. They would have wanted to read more of Paine’s writings.

Answer 1

A) They would have felt inspired.

B) They would have decided to fight.

D) They would have wanted to read more of Paine's writings.

Step-by-step explanation:

"Ye that oppose independence now, ye know not what ye do; ye are opening a door to eternal tyranny, by keeping vacant the seat of government."

—Thomas Paine, Common Sense

We have God on our side, and he will not allow us to be silenced, therefore we must fight.