Which argument for independence did Thomas Paine support?
A. The colonies needed Britain's protection but should have representatives in Parliament.
B. Monarchy was a good form of government, but George III was a bad king.
C.The colonies should follow the example of other colonies that had become independent.
D.Great Britain's tax and trade laws hurt the colonial economy.
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Explanation: Thomas Paine an English born turned American political activist.
- Thomas Paine advocated that the colonies should follow the steps of other colonies that have gain independent.
- He advocated complete opposition of monarchy form of government.
- According to him monarchy gave too much power to one person.
- He published "Common Sense" the first pamphlet to advocate American independence.
- The publication helped in swaying people into supporting those who favored declaring independence from Great Britain.
- It was one of the crucial factors that brought about American Revolution.
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Thomas Paine supported the argument that ‘The colonies should follow the example of other colonies that had become independent’.
Option: C
Explanation:
- Thomas Paine spoke about the comparisons between the government and society.
- He believed that society is a good and constructive place where people live together and create their accomplishments jointly.
- He believed that the colonies would not gain much being attached to Britain and they would face the same problems and issues that were there in the past. These problems would again come up in the future.
- Therefore it is necessary to be independent and take care of the problems that will arise later.
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