How does Paine support his idea that there is “no country on the globe” as “capable of raising a fleet as America”?

Thomas Paine supports his idea that there is "no country on the globe" as capable of raising a fleet as America" by saying; see explanation

Explanation:

Thomas Paine supports this idea by saying that timber, tar, iron and cardage are America's natural produce, therefore America don't need to import any of that. But that the Dutch who makes profits by hiring out their ships of war to the Spaniards and  Portuguese, imports most of the materials they use.

Thomas Pain used his persuasive ability in his pamphlet 'Common Sense" to present ideas that will make Americans fight for political independence from the Great Britain. He succeeded in convincing many Americans including George Washington to seek redress.

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the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.