A government of our own is our natural right: And when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense Question Use the excerpt to answer the question. What effect do you think these words had on the American colonists? (1 point) Responses They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots. They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots. They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain. They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain. They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress. They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress. They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity
They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
The effect of these words on the American colonists was most likely that they strengthened the colonists' desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
The effect of Thomas Paine's words on the American colonists was most likely to strengthen their desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain. Paine argues that it is the natural right of the colonists to have their own government and emphasizes the precariousness of human affairs under the British rule. This would have resonated with colonists who were already discontented with British rule and seeking independence. Paine's words likely provided additional validation and encouragement for the colonists to take action and pursue separation from Britain.
