Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one . . . These words by Thomas Paine were used to . . .

Group of answer choices
encourage colonists to declare independence.

encourage colonists to dump tea into the Boston Harbor.

encourage colonists to make peace with Great Britain.

encourage colonists to pay their taxes.

In his speech how does kennedy build his claim that the united states will defend freedom in its hour of maximum emergency? a. by arguing that the u. s. must enforce international law across the world since the united states is the lone superpower in the worldb. by demonstrating that the poverty which many people suffer from is an obstacle to true freedom  c. by stating that the u. s. will play an active role in fighting groups that are opposed to freedom, and by supporting groups that are fighting for freedom  d. by demanding that the adversaries of the united states be more willing to negotiate, or else there will be war

What is the main social system that existed in ancient china?

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?