Why did the North fear the influence of the South?
A. The South had millions of slaves who could be used to invade the
North.

B. The North could not compete with Southern schools and colleges.

C. Southern factories produced more goods than Northern factories.

D. The South had more political power in Congress.

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.