Question

... small islands not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something very absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island. in no instance hath nature made the satellite larger than its primary planet, and as england and america, with respect to each other, reverses the common order of nature, it is evident they belong to different systems: england to europe, america to itself. . . .thomas paine, common sense1 according to this passage from common sense, the author is(1) trying to convince americans to remain english colonists(2) suggesting that the colonies join a european confederation against england(3) proposing that the colonies revise the articles of confederation(4) urging americans to become independent from their mother country2 what is the primary argument used in this passage by thomas paine to make his point?(1) there is no economic relationship between the american colonies and england.(2) england cannot effectively govern the colonies because america is so much larger.(3) the american colonies are already allied with france and do not need england.(4) england has denied the colonists any form of self-government.

Explanation:

1. Dans l'extrait de Common Sense, Thomas Paine argumente que les Amériques doivent être indépendantes d'Angleterre, ce qui correspond à l'option invitant les Américains à se détacher de leur mère patrie.
2. Son argument principal repose sur l'absurdité d'un petit îlot (Angleterre) gouverner un continent bien plus grand (l'Amérique), ce qui est l'élément clé de son raisonnement.

Answer:

1. (4) urging Americans to become independent from their mother country
2. (2) England cannot effectively govern the colonies because America is so much larger.