The cause of america is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. many circumstances have, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all lovers of mankind are affected, and in the event of which, their affections are interested.—thomas paine thomas paine believes the american revolution a. is only circumstantial and would not work in other places b. involves only the lovers of mankind c. involves the affections of the people d. is really about freedom for people all over the world