Question

What is the main purpose of the final sentence in the excerpt from Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

Answer 1

to indicate that the American colonists can establish a better government than a monarchy



to appeal to the colonies to avoid any temporary resolution of their conflict with Great Britain



to justify the colonies' struggle for freedom from Great Britain



to dissuade some of his fellow colonists from supporting reconciliation with Great Britain



to caution his fellow colonists about the future risks of war the colonies may face