Question

What is one reason Thomas Paine believes that the youth of the colonies is an advantage against Britain?

A. Because older nations like Britain have less to lose
B. Because Britain's age has made it's citizens jaded
C. Because younger nations always take over older nations
D. Because their youth lends itself to vigor and unity

Answer 1

The correct answer is D - the reason Thomas Paine believed that the youth of the colonies was an advantage against Britain was because he felt that their youth lends itself to vigor and unity. Thomas Paine wrote on this subject in 'Common Sense: Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs'.