According to "Common Sense," Thomas Paine argued that Britain could not effectively rule the American colonies primarily because the colonies were too large and far away. He emphasized the impracticality of governing such distant territories from across the ocean and argued for independence on the basis that the connection was more of a hindrance than a benefit.
According to Common Sense, Britain could not effectively rule the American colonies because
there were big differences in religion.
the colonies were too large and far away.
the British navy could not protect them.
Britain had too few resources.
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