Question

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what is one reason that thomas paine thinks the colonies stand a good chance against the british?

a. the colonies have the resources to build a great navy.

b. the british do not care that much about the colonies and will give up easily.

c. the colonies will have the american indians fighting for them.

d. the british army and navy are mostly made up of middle - aged men.

Explanation:

In Thomas Paine's Common Sense, he argued that the colonies had access to abundant natural resources (like timber and harbors) that would allow them to construct a powerful navy to challenge British naval dominance. The other options are incorrect: Paine did not claim the British would give up easily, he did not frame American Indians as a core ally for the colonies, and he did not cite the age of British forces as a factor.

Answer:

A. The colonies have the resources to build a great navy.