I am most fervently devoted ... to abhorrence of Independency (sic), which, if effected, would inevitably plunge our once pre-eminently envied Country into
ruin, horror, and desolation Great Britain has afforded to all mankind the most
perfect proof of her wise, lenient and magnanimous government on the Colonies
Innumerable are the advantages of our connection with Britain, and a just
dependence on her is a sure way to avoid the calamities and horrors of war. [Thomas
Paine) surely forgets that when independent, we cannot trade with Europe. ...
In short, I affirm that it would be most excellent policy in those who wish true
liberty to submit by an advantageous reconciliation to the authority of Great
Britain. ... Independence and slavery are synonymous terms.
---James Chalmers (Candidus), Plain Truth, 1776
5 According to this passage, what are two reasons that independence would ruin America?

john maynard keynes developed new economic theories in response to the stock market crash of 1929. great depression of the 1930s. first and second world wars. economic boom of the 1950s.

(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

it was the first major victory for the colonists.