Question

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what is one reason that thomas paine thinks the colonies stand a good chance against the british?
a. the british have very few naval ships at their disposal.

b. the colonies have the resources to create weapons easily.

c. the colonies will have the rest of europe on their side.

d. the british lack experience in war and battle.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The British had a strong naval force, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Thomas Paine argued that the colonies had access to resources (like materials for weapons) and the ability to utilize them, making this a valid reason.
• Option C: The colonies didn't have the rest of Europe uniformly on their side; many European powers were neutral or aligned with Britain, so this is wrong.
• Option D: The British had significant military experience, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The colonies have the resources to create weapons easily.