Read the excerpt below.
but the most powerful of all arguments, is, that nothing but can keep the peace of the conti
preserve it from civil wars.
-thomas paine, common
based on the excerpt, what does paine suggest about american independence?
it will prevent britain from getting into more wars.
it will britain rule the european continent.
it cannot win a civil war with the colonies.
it is the only way to keep peace in the colonies.