Read the following quotation from thomas paine:
"'tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." based on these words, paine shares with benjamin franklin an appreciation for which of the following virtues?

moderation

humility

temperance

resolution

Option D. Resolution is the right answer

Explanation:

Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin were both famous writers during the American revolutionary wars. Both were influential. Their writings comprised of no strong Christian faith.  

Franklin wrote that morals are important for a human to lead a cultured life rather than praising God. Franklin never wrote regarding the political turmoil of America because he always wanted America to be projected well.  

Paine on the other hand noted the slavery of African Americans and highlighted in his writings about it.  

norsemen from northern countries had made earlier journeys

the answer is a. since they were a huge producer of cotton and wanted the most money for it.