Question
Read these two paragraphs from Common Sense. They are both meant to persuade Americans against what?
a revolt against British Loyalists
an independent America
a peaceful compromise with Britain
I dread the event of a reconciliation with Britain now, as it is more than probable, that it will followed by a revolt . . . the consequences of which may be far more fatal than all the malice of Britain.
. . .
I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to show, a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived.
a revolt against British Loyalists
an independent America
a peaceful compromise with Britain
I dread the event of a reconciliation with Britain now, as it is more than probable, that it will followed by a revolt . . . the consequences of which may be far more fatal than all the malice of Britain.
. . .
I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to show, a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two paragraphs from Common Sense are meant to persuade Americans against **a peaceful compromise with Britain**. The author expresses a strong reluctance towards reconciliation with Britain and challenges the idea that any benefits would come from remaining connected to Britain.