Question

the author of the passage below argued for american independence and greatly influenced colonists opinions about what course of action to take. who was the author? \i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap by being connected with great britain. i repeat the challenge; not a single advantage is derived. our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe, and our imported goods must be paid for buy them where we will.\ \but the injuries and disadvantages we sustain by that connection, are without number; and our duty to mankind at large, as well as to ourselves, instruct us to renounce the alliance because, any submission to, or dependence on great britain, tends directly to involve this continent in european wars and quarrels, and set us at variance with nations who would otherwise seek our friendship, and against whom we have neither anger nor complaint.\ -1776 charles inglis patrick henry thomas jefferson thomas paine

Explanation:

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" in 1776 powerfully argued for American independence, criticizing the connection with Great - Britain and influencing colonists' views. The passage's tone and arguments are characteristic of Paine's work.

Answer:

D. Thomas Paine