Question

(Help ASAP! People are saying its three different answers, I really need this for k-12)

Which argument for independence did Thomas Paine support?

Great Britain's tax and trade laws hurt the colonial economy.

The colonies should follow the example of other colonies that had become independent.

The colonies needed Britain's protection but should have representatives in Parliament.

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

Answer 1

I Believe it’s this one
The colonies should follow the example of other colonies that had become independent.

Answer 2

1. Great britans tax and trade laws hurt the colonial economy