What do you think is paine’s purpose in this excerpt from common sense? cite evidence from the excerpt to support your claim.
when william the conqueror subdued england he gave them law at the point of the sword; and until we consent that the seat of government in america, be legally and authoritatively occupied, we shall be in danger of having it filled by some fortunate ruffian, who may treat us in the same manner, and then, where will be our freedom? wheamerican would be most likely to accept some limitations to their rights when