In the text, Paine presents the argument that it is impossible for Britain to govern America efficiently.
He reinforces this with the statement that the distance between England and America is very long and that the travel time between the two countries makes communication difficult, as shown in options A and B.
What did Paine mean by the text?
- The two countries are very different and must be governed by their differences.
- America is neglected by Britain.
- Although they speak the same language, the distance between the two countries makes communication and quick decision-making difficult.
- Each country must govern itself.
Paine reinforced the idea that America could not be efficiently governed by Great Britain, as this was impossible due to social, cultural, and geographical issues between the two countries.
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