Read the excerpt from Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”

“ every day wears out the little remains of kindred between us and them, and can there be any reason to hope, that as a relationship expires, the infection will increase, or that we shall agree better, when we have 10 times more and greater concerns to court over than ever?

Paine’s use of phrase is such as “little remains,” “relationship expires” and “quarrel over” suggests that his purpose is to ________

1. Repair the relationships between Britain and the colonies

2. Inspire the colonies to progress without British support

3. Evoke a war between Britain and the colonies

4. Address British issues within the colonies