Which of the following is true regarding Thomas Paine’s argument against the Tories in The American Crisis?(1 point)

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A) He argues that the Tories are only interested in peace for themselves, not for the future of America.
A) He argues that the Tories are only interested in peace for themselves, not for the future of America.

B) He suggests that the Tories are willing to sacrifice their children's future for their own immediate comfort.
B) He suggests that the Tories are willing to sacrifice their children's future for their own immediate comfort.

C) He implies that the Tories are not truly committed to peace and are only using it as a pretext for their own selfish interests.
C) He implies that the Tories are not truly committed to peace and are only using it as a pretext for their own selfish interests.

D) All of the above.

Answer 1

D) All of the above.

Thomas Paine's arguments in "The American Crisis" encompass all these points regarding the Tories' motivations and actions – their self-interest, willingness to sacrifice future generations, and lack of true commitment to peace.