Read the excerpt below.But the most powerful of all arguments, is, that nothing but independence . . . can keep the peace of the continent and preserve it . . . from civil wars.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776Based on the excerpt, what does Paine suggest about American independence?
A
It will prevent Britain from getting into more wars.B
It will help Britain rule the European continent.C
It cannot win a civil war with the colonies.D
It is the only way to keep peace in the colonies.