Which statement best describes Thomas Paine's use of evidence in the passage? O A.
Paine used empirical evidence to support the claim that the Continental Army had performed
creditably.
O B.
Paine used empirical evidence to support his claim that Howe's Army had decisively defeated the
Continental Army.
• C.
Paine used anecdotal evidence to support his claim that the Continental Army had performed
creditably.
• D.
Paine used anecdotal evidence to support his claim that Howe's Army had decisively defeated
the Continental Army.