It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and wether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same."
which phrase best describes the "cause" that paine refers to?
a) the strength to start a rebellion
b) fair treatment from the king
c) gaining control over more land
d) freedom from an oppressive government

The phrase that best describes the "cause" that Paine refers to is freedom from an oppressive government.

Explanation:

Thomas Paine claim for justice and equality for all people in America, he said that everybody had the right to live life in freedom and not under the rules of a government that will use them for their benefit, he wrote his statements in the pamphlet called "Common Sense" which is believed to be an inspiration for the revolution movement and latter the creation of the American Constitution.

explanation:

the goblins and dwarves have different perspectives of things. bilbo is a hobbit and goblins dwarves and hobbits all believe and do a different way of living

recommended becuase why did he read the book? becuase it was recommended