In Common Sense, which of the following best paraphrases Thomas Paine’s thesis?
A. We must continue discussing the situation. If we have a war with England it will be the King’s fault for not continuing talks.
B. The time for talk is over. War is the only resort left for the Colonists and it is the King’s fault.
C. Let us continue discussing the situation using different men. We must avoid war with England at all costs.
D. There is no more time for talking. We must do whatever England says to avoid war, even if the King is at fault.

Question

In Common Sense, which of the following best paraphrases Thomas Paine’s thesis?
	A.	We must continue discussing the situation. If we have a war with England it will be the King’s fault for not continuing talks.
	B.	The time for talk is over. War is the only resort left for the Colonists and it is the King’s fault.
	C.	Let us continue discussing the situation using different men. We must avoid war with England at all costs.
	D.	There is no more time for talking. We must do whatever England says to avoid war, even if the King is at fault.

anonymous · Answer

B. The time for talk is over. War is the only resort left for the Colonists and it is the King’s fault.