Based on this excerpt from Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense", Paine presented the argument that _____

Question

*
1 point
Captionless Image
England had the Colonists best interest at heart.
Although disagreements with England had occurred, it was simply 'common sense' to remain connected with England.
The Intolerable Acts were necessary in order to realize colonial economic success.
There is no advantage to remaining connected with England.
Which of the following most accurately depicts the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
*
1 point
Establish the three branches of government for the United States.
Extend an 'olive branch' to Great Britain
Send a warning to England that colonists are becoming frustrated with taxation.
Declare independence from England

Answer 1

Based on the excerpt from Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense," Paine presented the argument that there is no advantage to remaining connected with England.

Regarding the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, the option that most accurately depicts its purpose is to declare independence from England.