Read the excerpt below.

The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind . . . The laying a Country desolate with Fire and Sword, declaring War against the natural rights of all Mankind . . . is the Concern of every Man to whom Nature hath given the Power of feeling.
—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

Based on the excerpt, what does Paine argue about the American desire for independence?
It is universal.
It only concerns Britain.
It is different from other countries.
It is overly complicated.

Question

Read the excerpt below.

The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind . . . The laying a Country desolate with Fire and Sword, declaring War against the natural rights of all Mankind . . . is the Concern of every Man to whom Nature hath given the Power of feeling.
—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

Based on the excerpt, what does Paine argue about the American desire for independence?
It is universal.
It only concerns Britain.
It is different from other countries.
It is overly complicated.

anonymous · Answer

"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind" and "the Concern of every Man to whom Nature hath given the Power of feeling."

gudden · Answer

@DavidDiaz .... please ask questions in correct section..