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What does Paine say about the argument that Britain has defended the colonies in the past?



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Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' critiques Britain for prioritizing its interests over the American colonies, urging independence.


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Thomas Paine, in his work Common Sense, argued that Britain had failed in its duty to the American colonies by prioritizing its own interests over those of the colonists. Paine emphasized that the colonies had outgrown the need for British guidance and protection, highlighting how the British government hindered their economic development. He contended that the colonies should declare independence to ensure their own peace and prosperity.


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