Question
meda dis quotation.
I challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap,
by being connected with Great Britain. ... Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe.
-Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
One argument for independence in this quotation is that
Britain's taxes are too high.
Britain is isolating the colonies.
• the colonies do not need Britain.
• Britain is taking American property.
Answer
The argument for independence in this quotation is that the colonies do not need Britain and Britain is taking American property.