Question

common sense
by thomas paine (excerpt)
volumes have been written on the subject of the struggle between
england and america. most of all parts have ambounded in this
controversy, from different motives, and with various designs; but all
have been ineffectual, and the period of debate is closed. arms as the
last resource decide the contest; the appeal was the choice of the
king, and the continent has accepted the challenge.
8 hath been reported of the late mr. pelham (who tho an able minister
was not without his faults) that on his being attacked in the house of
commons on the score that his measures were only of a temporary
kind, replied, \they will last my time.\ should a thought so fatal and
temporarily possess the colonies in the present contest, the name of
ancestors will be remembered by future generations with detestation.
select the correct answer.
what is the main purpose of the final sentence in the excerpt from thomas paines common sense?
should a thought so fatal and temporarily possess the colonies in the present contest, the name of ancestors will be remembered by
future generations with detestation.
a. to indicate that the american colonists can establish a better government than a monarchy
b. to appeal to the colonists to avoid any temporary resolution of their conflict with great britain
c. to justify the colonists struggle for freedom from great britain
d. to dissuade some of his fellow colonists from supporting reconciliation with great britain
e. to caution his fellow colonists about the future risks of war the colonies may face

Explanation:

Answer:

D. to dissuade some of his fellow colonists from supporting reconciliation with Great Britain