1. In the excerpt from Common Sense, how effective is Paine’s argument against the idea of reconciliation with Great Britain? Does Paine use valid and sufficient reasons and evidence to support his argument? Your response should evaluate the validity and relevance of the reasons and evidence Paine uses to support separation from Great Britain. Use evidence from the text to support your response. Your response should be at least two complete paragraphs.
In short, Paine has an effective argument against the idea of reconciliation with Great Britain. This is obvious through the logical reasoning he uses, the quotes from previous events, and the continued reminding of unity against division.
