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What do you think is Paine’s purpose in this excerpt from Common Sense? Cite evidence from the excerpt to support your claim.

When William the Conqueror subdued England he gave them law at the point of the sword; and until we consent that the seat of government in America, be legally and authoritatively occupied, we shall be in danger of having it filled by some fortunate ruffian, who may treat us in the same manner, and then, where will be our freedom? Where our property?




What do you think is Paine’s purpose in this excerpt from Common Sense? Cite evidence from the excerpt to support your claim.

When William the Conqueror subdued England he gave them law at the point of the sword; and until we consent that the seat of government in America, be legally and authoritatively occupied, we shall be in danger of having it filled by some fortunate ruffian, who may treat us in the same manner, and then, where will be our freedom? Where our property?

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Paine's message in this excerpt of the passage is this:

  • He wanted Americans to be careful when selecting their leaders.

Evidence that supports this point is this:

  • And until we consent that the seat of government in America, be legally and authoritatively occupied, we shall be in danger of having it filled by some fortunate ruffian,

What was Paine's message in the excerpt?

In this excerpt, Thomas Paine wanted to awaken the consciousness of the people to the task of selecting the right leader for America. He reminded them that the task goes beyond conquering England.

They also have to be careful when selecting the next leader so that they will not end up worse than before. If they selected an American leader who was a ruffian, then their former condition will be better than the present one.

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