Which was one of Thomas Paine's arguments for independence?








A.
The colonies needed Britain economically but should be able to govern themselves.







B.
It was foolish for a small island 3,000 miles away to try to rule a whole continent.







C.
Monarchy was a good form of government, but George III was a bad king.







D.
Britain's laws had helped the colonies, but it was time to break away for economic reasons.