What does the excerpt from Common Sense mean? "I challenged the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge; not a single advantage is derived."

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16 October, 05:45

What does the excerpt from Common Sense mean? "I challenged the warmest advocate for reconciliation, to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge; not a single advantage is derived."

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Gordo · Answer 1

Thomas Paine is referring to the fact that there are in no shape or form or fashion an advantage or good reason to stay with Britain. It only brings hard ships and problems.