Mar1thurster Mar1thurster 03-11-2016 History contestada Which was one of Thomas Paine's arguments for independence? A. The colonies needed Britain economically but should be able to govern themselves. B. It was foolish for a small island 3,000 miles away to try to rule a whole continent. C. Monarchy was a good form of government, but George III was a bad king. D. Britain's laws had helped the colonies, but it was time to break away for economic reasons.