Question

why did thomas paine question british authority to rule the colonies in common sense? he believed the king would only approve laws that benefited britain. he believed parliament did not understand the needs of the american people. he believed british laws could not be enforced from a distance. he believed the size of the colonies made them impossible for britain to rule.

Explanation:

Thomas Paine in Common Sense argued that the British king would mainly approve laws beneficial to Britain, not the American colonies. He saw the self - interest of the British monarchy as a major issue in colonial governance.

Answer:

He believed the king would only approve laws that benefited Britain.