The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances have, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all Lovers of Mankind are affected, and in the Event of which, their Affections are interested.—Thomas Paine

Based on the quote, what did Thomas Paine believe about the American Revolution? (1 point)

a
It was only circumstantial and would not work in other places.

b
It involved only the lovers of mankind.

c
It involved the affections of the people.

d
It was really about freedom for people all over the world.

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The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances have, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all Lovers of Mankind are affected, and in the Event of which, their Affections are interested.—Thomas Paine

Based on the quote, what did Thomas Paine believe about the American Revolution? (1 point)

a
It was only circumstantial and would not work in other places.

b
It involved only the lovers of mankind.

c
It involved the affections of the people.

d
It was really about freedom for people all over the world.

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Thoughts? Some key phrases to pay attention to: “all mankind”, “not local, but universal”,  “all lovers on Mankind are affected”. What does that tell you about the scope of the American Revolution’s effects?