What happened to the town of pompeii in 79 a. d.? a.. a devastating flood swept through the town, washing people and buildings away. b. an earthquake destroyed most of the buildings and killed hundreds of residents. c. a plague spread through the population, leaving only a few survivors. d. the volcano vesuvius erupted, burying the town and its people in ash.

Read this 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.