Thomas paine argues, in his work titled common sense, that by creating a republican government in america the representatives should make decisions with the public good in mind, placing the community "above their own self-interest."
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Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.