The main point paine makes in paragraph 4 of common sense is thatselect one: a. the economy of the colonies is dependent on great britain. b. the colonies have the resources to thrive independently of great britain. c. the colonies will always be dependent on the resources of other countries. d. the colonies' past dependence on great britain is crucial to their future growth.

b. the colonies have the resources to thrive independently of Great Britain

Explanation:

In his text " Common Sense", Paine claims , among other issues, that the colonies have developed economically , so they do not need to depend  on Great Britain any more. Moreover, in his opinion , Great Britan has been watching them but not protecting them. Great Britain has been taking from the colonies nothig but her economic benefits.

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