Question

When Common Sense was published, many American merchants and businesses remained loyal to the king because

When Common Sense was published, many American merchants and businesses remained loyal to the king because

A. they were afraid he would close American ports.

B. they wanted to keep collecting taxes on British goods.

C. they knew Americans would execute anyone who rebelled.

D. they wanted the British to defend them from French attacks

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

got it right on edge unit test.

Answer 2

It's A... they were afraid he would close American ports.