Question

Use the following passage from Thomas Paine's pamphlet, "The Rights of Man," (1791-1792) to answer the following question.

Answer 1

The independence of America, considered merely as a separation from England, would have been a matter but of little importance, had it not been accompanied by a revolution in the principles and practice of governments. She made a stand, not for herself only, but for the world. -Public Domain

Which Enlightenment idea appears to influence Paine in this passage?

A.) government should be based on universal principles
B.) humanity is progressing out of bondage toward liberty<---- I think B
C.) the importance of the idea of secularism in government
D.) the belief that violence is necessary to achieve liberty

Answer 2

I believe it is indeed B, the rest doesn't confirm what they were talking about in the paragraph.