Question

what does this paragraph suggest about paine?

○ he is concerned that the british have lost interest in supporting america.

○ he feels great britain is no longer capable of effectively governing the colonies.

○ he is frustrated by the inconvenience of british governance from afar.

○ he believes the bonds between americans and great britain are unbreakable.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on what is typically known about Thomas Paine's views (from works like "Common Sense"):

• Option 1: Paine’s focus was on independence, not British interest in supporting America. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Paine argued for independence, stating Britain could not govern the colonies effectively (e.g., distance, conflicting interests). This aligns with his views.
• Option 3: While governance from afar was an issue, Paine’s core argument was about Britain’s inability to govern, not just frustration with inconvenience. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Paine advocated for breaking ties with Britain, so this is the opposite of his beliefs. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. He feels Great Britain is no longer capable of effectively governing the colonies.