Thomas Paine's statement?

Question

What did Thomas Paine's statement "The cause of america is in a great measure the cause of all mankind" mean when he wrote it?

Answer 1

His statement mean that the entire idea behind America was the basic idea of all mankind.  Throughout time mankind struggled for fair judgement and self-rule.  This was also the case with America.  America no longer desired the judgement of England and felt the need for self-government and control.

Answer 2

As a newly arrived immigrant to the USA, Paine envisioned the country serving, not only as a refuge, but also as a world model, and in time a champion, of freedom and republican democracy.

Answer 3

The cause of America was freedom from tyranny and goverment where the people did not have a say