"Small islands not capable of protecting themselves are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something very absurd in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island."

What island is the author referring to at the end of the quotation?

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"Small islands not capable of protecting themselves are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something very absurd in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island."

What island is the author referring to at the end of the quotation?

nightmarenight · Answer

The quote is from "Common Sense" written by Thomas Paine if that helps

kittiwitti1 · Answer

-brain died when you said Thomas Paine-

Just kidding, he's referring to some real- life island ---
BRB LOOKING IT UP

nightmarenight · Answer

I was thinking possibly Rhode Island... @kittiwitti1

kittiwitti1 · Answer

But Rhode Island doesn't have a ruling govt (in regards to the entire US)? O.O

nightmarenight · Answer

Hmm..I dunno T ^ T @kittiwitti1

kittiwitti1 · Answer

Second week of school and my brain is still dead.
Also I have like 8 pounds of homework due tomorrow lmao.

Procrastination likes to bite you in the butt a lot xD

nightmarenight · Answer

Damn. You got a lot to do xD I'm working on an assignment that isn't due 'til next monday :P @kittiwitti1

kittiwitti1 · Answer

Blerg stop making me feel stupid. lmao

nightmarenight · Answer

You shouldn't feel stupid lol, my classes are just slow rn. @kittiwitti1 online school is pretty simple, but i do get stuck :P @kittiwitti1

kittiwitti1 · Answer

Awe. :c
Add each other for help? xD