Which statement best explains what Paine says about the king?
He puts the interests of the colonists before his own when approving laws.
He allows the colonies to make their own laws.
He will only approve laws that are in his and Great Britain’s best interest.
He allows new laws to be made in the colonies.

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why did the chinese require the portuguese to pay for goods in gold and silver when trading?

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portuguese goods were less valuable than chinese goods.

the chinese already had a surplus of portuguese goods.

the imperial government wanted to stockpile gold and silver.

portuguese and chinese currencies were not exchangeable.

this a history q n in ancient time, theres no money exchange. so ans is portuguese and chinese currencies were not exchangeable.