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Read this quotation.

In England, a King . . . [is] allowed eight hundred thousand sterling a year . . . and worshipped into the bargain! Of more worth is one honest man to society . . . than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.
—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

Based on the quotation, what does Paine think about the monarchy in England?
He thinks kings get too much money and do harm to the country.
He thinks kings have a right to rule the country, but do not do a good job.
He thinks kings should be allowed to make important decisions.
He thinks kings should be worshipped only by members of their church.

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He believes that kings and kingdoms have to much power and money. He thinks that the one poor honest man is worth much more than all the rich kings.

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He thinks kings get too much money and do harm to the country.

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