In "Common Sense," Thomas Paine primarily made a case for American independence on the grounds that D) British leaders had little regard for the best interests of the colonists. He argued that the British government was acting in its own interests rather than those of the American colonists, highlighting the need for the colonies to govern themselves. Paine emphasized the unfairness of British rule and the potential for America to thrive as an independent nation.
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine made a case for American independence on which grounds?
A) British leaders were overlooking the important contributions of colonists.
B) British institutions placed too many political responsibilities on the colonists.
C) British institutions were failing to provide sufficient aid to the colonists.
D) British leaders had little regard for the best interests of the colonists.
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