Question

thomas paines common sense
excerpts from common sense, january 1776
by thomas paine
common sense is a pamphlet written by thomas paine
in january 1776. it was printed during the beginning
stages of the american revolutionary war. this
pamphlet encouraged american colonists to break away
and become independent from english authority. paine
was careful to write the pamphlet so that everyone could
understand. he wanted people to be able to read and
comprehend his ideas about american independence.
therefore, he did not focus on philosophical references
and was careful to use common language. his goal was
for people to see independence as a way for america to
prosper and grow economically and politically.
the cause of america is in a great measure the cause of all
mankind.
all mankind will suffer if america defeats
the british.
americas dispute with britain affects
people everywhere.
the cause of america is not worth paying
attention to.
only the british care about the outcome of
the revolution

Explanation:

The text states "The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind." This implies that America's dispute with Britain (as the cause of America's struggle for independence from Britain) affects people everywhere. The other options are incorrect. There is no indication in the text that all mankind will suffer if America defeats the British. The text clearly shows the cause of America is important (so it's not "not worth paying attention to") and it's about all mankind, not just the British.

Answer:

America's dispute with Britain affects people everywhere.