Which sentence in the excerpt supports the claim that the American colonies could thrive independently from Britain? 1) I have heard it asserted by some, that as America hath flourished under her former connection with Great Britain that the same connection is necessary towards her future happiness, and will always have the same effect.

2) The commerce, by which she hath enriched herself, are the necessaries of life, and will always have a market while eating is the custom of Europe.