Question

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Answer 1

Thomas Paine has liken the British to 'a thief' to justify the American use of force.

Answer: Option 1

Explanation:

Thomas Paine was a great political activist of his time. He was also an author who wrote some articles on American Revolutionary War. In his article he has put forward his support and contribution for the Independence of America.

Paine has described Britishers as thief, because just like thief enters our house and robs everything, similarly British is trying to rule the American colonies. He further states that if needed, America will prove that they’re powerful enough to make use of force.