Question

why did thomas paine question british authority to rule the colonies in common sense?
○ he believed the king would only approve laws that benefited britain.
○ he believed parliament did not understand the needs of the american people.
○ he believed british laws could not be enforced from a distance.
○ he believed the size of the colonies made them impossible for britain to rule.

Explanation:

In "Common Sense", Thomas Paine argued that the king's interests were centered on Britain, so he would only approve laws benefiting Britain, undermining the colonies' self - governance and justifying questioning British authority. The other options: Parliament's understanding of American needs wasn't the main point; enforceability from a distance and colony size weren't the core reasons he used to question British rule.

Answer:

A. He believed the king would only approve laws that benefited Britain.