Why did Thomas Paine question British authority to rule the colonies in Common Sense? O He believed the king would only approve laws that benefited Britain.
O He believed Parliament did not understand the needs of the American people.
O He believed British laws could not be enforced from a distance.
O He believed the size of the colonies made them impossible for Britain to rule.

Google started as one of many internet search engines, amazon started as an online book seller, and ebay began as a site where people could sell used personal items in auctions. these firms have grown to be so large and dominant that they are facing antitrust scrutiny from competition regulators in the us and elsewhere. did these online giants grow by fairly beating competition, or did they use unfair advantages? are there any clouds on the horizon for these firms -- could they face diseconomies of scale or diseconomies of scope as they continue to grow? if so, what factors may limit their continued growth?