The correct answer is D. It was foolish for a small island 3,000 miles away to try to rule a whole continent.
Explanation
Thomas Paine (17371-1809) was an English national politician who promoted liberalism and democracy. He was a very important character during the independence revolution of the United States for his publications in which he argues in favor of United States independence. One of his most famous publications is the essay "Common Sense" published in January 1776, which served as inspiration for many patriots to rise against British rule. In this essay, Paine referred to the folly of a small island pretending to rule a territory as large as the United States from a distance. Also, he affirmed that the North American colonies did not obtain any compensation from their British rulers. According to the above, the correct answer is D. It was foolish for a small island 3,000 miles away to try to rule a whole continent.
