Why did scout and jem think atticus couldn't do anything?

What does sterling brown mean when he mentions the chain gang a.) brown is referring to people in general, who are chained in their minds. b.) brown is referring to slaves in chains c.) brown is referring to gangs in the ghetto chained to their crimes and poverty d.) brown is referring to men perhaps prisoners singing/chanting while working.

What is tomas paine's central claim in this excerpt

Which option is the most relevant piece of evidence for this claim