Question

Based on the excerpt, Paine argues that America should become independent because Britain intends to

arrest Americans who don't pay taxes.
keep America isolated
destroy America
take American property

Answer 1

Britain intends to destroy America.

Step-by-step explanation:

For Paine, Americans should become independent and create their own government, and create a democratic republic.

Thomas Paine was a writer, your work Common Sense inspired the Declaration of Independence. His work was for making people have the courage to face the British army.