Question

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thomas paines p
acked which of the following?
a france for port the colonial war effort
b parliament for its continued opposition to the king of england
c politicians who believed a small island could not effectively rule a distant continent
d the king of england and the principle of monarchy
e the authors of the declaration of independence

Explanation:

Thomas Paine's works, like "Common Sense," criticized the British monarchy, specifically the king of England and the principle of monarchy, advocating for American independence. Option D aligns with this as his writings attacked monarchical rule. Other options: A is incorrect (France wasn't the target), B misrepresents Parliament's role, C is the opposite of his critics' stance, and E is wrong (he supported independence, not attacked Declaration authors).

Answer:

D. The king of England and the principle of monarchy