Question

question 6 (5 points)
why did thomas paine question british authority to rule the colonies in common sense?
a he believed parliament did not understand the needs of the american people
b he believed british laws could not be enforced from a distance
c he believed the king would only approve laws that benefited britain
d he believed the size of the colonies made them impossible for britain to rule.
question 7 (5 points)
which had the greatest influence in prompting the second continental congress to declare independence?
a financial support from france and spain
b king george iiis rejection of peaceful reconciliation
c increased open public support for independence
d the battles of lexington and concord

Explanation:

• Question 6: Thomas Paine in Common Sense believed the king would only approve laws that benefited Britain, which led him to question British authority over the colonies.
• Question 7: King George III's rejection of peaceful reconciliation was a major factor that pushed the Second Continental Congress to declare independence. It showed that peaceful resolution with Britain was unlikely.

Answer:

• Question 6: d. He believed the king would only approve laws that benefited Britain.
• Question 7: b. King George III's rejection of peaceful reconciliation