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but the most powerful of all arguments is that nothing but independence can keep the peace of the continent and preserve from civil wars.
- thomas paine, common sense, 177
in this quotation, paine suggests that independence
a. will prevent britain from getting into more wars
b. will britain rule the european continent.
c. cannot win a civil war with the colonies
d. is the only way to keep peace in the colonies.

D

The answer to your question is D. In the quote, Thomas Paine is suggesting that independence is the only thing preserving that continent from civil war, hence he is suggesting that that independence is the only way to keep peace in that specific continent/colony.

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A. will prevent Britain from getting into more wars

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explanation:

american revolution: major events leading to declaration of independence. 1765-1766; tax introduced on legal documents to pay for defense of colonies. 1766: stamp act repealed after merchants protesting due to their goods not being bout and officials being threatened.

china is shifting toward specialization in industry and services and away from agriculture.

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