Read the excerpt below.
But the most powerful of all arguments, is, that nothing but independence... can keep the peace of the
continent and preserve it... from civil wars.
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Based on the excerpt, what does Paine suggest about American independence?
It will prevent Britain from getting into more wars.
It will help Britain rule the European continent.
O
It cannot win a civil war with the colonies.
O It is the only way to keep peace in the colonies.