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One more question then im going to bed.............."No man was a warmer wisher for reconciliation than myself, before the ... (Massacre at Lexington), but the moment the event of that day was made known, I rejected the hardened, sullen tempered Pharaoh of Britain forever; … that … can unfeelingly hear of their slaughter, and … sleep with their blood upon his soul." – Thomas Paine, Common Sense

In this excerpt, how does Paine explain his support for the Declaration of Independence to his readers?

Paine describes his hopes for reconciliation with Britain.
Paine claims that the king considers himself a pharaoh.
Paine describes his anger over the king's lack of response to Lexington.
Paine claims the temper of the king is too sullen for him to rule the colonies.

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Answer: it has been 2 hours man. I know you are asleep. But I tell you there is no hope at this point.

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Good luck with your quiz dude, bc I suck at this subject.

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