Question

while most people who advocated independence during the years before the american revolution were colonists, one english - born subject stands out as a critical supporter of colonial self - rule. thomas paine was born in 1737 about 90 miles east of london. he did not come to the colonies until 1774, just a year before the revolutionary war began, but he had a history of political activity. in the years before his departure to the america, paine repeatedly appealed to parliament for better pay and working conditions for the working class, though his pleas were ignored. by the time he arrived in philadelphia, his dislike for the british government was mighty. in 1776 he anonymously
multiple choice: in what country was thomas paine born?
o canada
o france
o united states
o great britain

Explanation:

The text states that Thomas Paine was an English - born subject and was born about 90 miles east of London. London is in Great Britain.

Answer:

D. Great Britain