Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-05936
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SS.8.A.3.5, LAFS.68.RH.1.2 (High)
I challenge the warmest advocate [supporter] for reconciliation, to shew
[show], a single advantage that this continent can reap [gain], by being
connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage
is derived [acquired]. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe,
and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will ....
-Thomas Paine, from Common Sense, 1776
Based on the passage, what is Paine arguing against?
A British westward expansion
B British protection of Native Americans
C British control of colonial trade
D British military interference