Reas the passage below and answer the question.

"small islands not capable of protecting themselves are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something very absurd in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island. in no instance hath nature made the satellite larger than its primary planet, and as england and america, with respect to each other, reverses the common oder of nature, it is evident they belong to different systems: england to europe, america to itself.”

thomas paine wrote common sense, a pamphlet that was very influential during the american revolution. which statement can be supported by the passage above?

a) it makes no sense for a government on a small island such as britain to have control over the colonies in america since america is so much bigger, as well as an ocean away.

b) america and britain agree that eventually they will need to become different systems so why not cut ties soon rather than later.

c) islands are often successful rulers or larger areas.

d) america is capable of ruling itself since britain has given them such a great example to follow.