Choose the best answer.

When Thomas Paine writes about reconciliation, he is referring to

(1 point)
Responses

the southern Colonies staying peacefully connected to the northern Colonies.
the southern Colonies staying peacefully connected to the northern Colonies.

the Colonies staying peacefully connected with Great Britain.
the Colonies staying peacefully connected with Great Britain.

the Colonists staying peacefully connected to Native Americans.
the Colonists staying peacefully connected to Native Americans.

Great Britain staying peacefully connected with Europe.
Great Britain staying peacefully connected with Europe.

the Colonies staying peacefully connected with Great Britain.

The best answer is (2) the Colonies staying peacefully connected with Great Britain.