"Small islands, not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something absurd, in supposing a
continent to be perpetually governed by an island."
Which of the following BEST explains the excerpt above?
O Paine encouraged colonists to support independence because of the harsh acts
the British were imposing on the colonists
Paine encouraged colonists to abide by the taxes and laws placed by the British
to support mercantilism
Paine forced colonists to seek an understanding with the British in order to
increase trade and settle land in the west
Paine demanded the colonists declare war against British authority and be
punished for actions such as the Boston Tea Party