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 A Britain’s taxes are too high.
B Britain is isolating the colonies.
C the colonies do not need Britain.
D Britain is taking American property.