Thomas paine was a political writer who fervently supported the american revolution. in this excerpt from his popular work common sense, paine uses an analogy to refute a common loyalist claim.
the first king of england, of the present line (william the conqueror) was a frenchman, and half the peers of england are descendants from the same country; wherefore, by the same method of reasoning, england ought to be governed by france.
which claim has paine refuted?
a
the american colonies should join britain in any future war against france because the colonists are of english descent.
b
britain should govern the american colonies because the colonists are of english descent.
c
france should govern the american colonies instead of britain because the british king is a descendant of a frenchman.
d
the american colonies should not trade with france because of the ongoing war between france and britain.