USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

COLONIES OF FRANCE ENGLAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?
A
His pamphlet angered many colonists who supported the revolutionary movement.
B
His pamphlet convinced many colonist to return to Great Britain.
C
His pamphlet improved the relationship between Great Britain and the colonies.
D
His pamphlet convinced many colonists to support the revolutionary movement.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, was significant due to it outlined the reasons colonial independence from Great Britain was a logical step for the colonies to take.

Detailed explanation-2: -At his print shop here, Robert Bell published the first edition of Thomas Paine’s revolutionary pamphlet in January 1776. Arguing for a republican form of government under a written constitution, it played a key role in rallying American support for independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Common Sense” is credited as playing a crucial role in convincing colonists to take up arms against England. In it, Paine argues that representational government is superior to a monarchy or other forms of government based on aristocracy and heredity.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the central importance of Common Sense? The document played a major part in uniting colonists before the Revolutionary War for freedom from the British. Common Sense also led to the Declaration of Independence later that year.

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