EMERGENCE OF USA
FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN COLONIES
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To convince the American colonies to separate from England
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To convince the American colonies to remain under British rule
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To convince the American colonies to tax the goods they produce
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To convince the American colonies to specialize in different products
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Detailed explanation-1: -Writing in clear and persuasive prose, Paine collected various moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government. It was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution and became an immediate sensation.
Detailed explanation-2: -By promoting the idea of American exceptionalism and the need to form a new nation to realize its promise, Paine’s pamphlet not only attracted public support for the Revolution, but put the rebellion’s leaders under pressure to declare independence.
Detailed explanation-3: -They fought the British because of unfair taxes. They fought because they didn’t have self-government. When the American colonies formed, they were part of Britain. Britain increased taxes for colonists on things they bought and used every day, like tea.
Detailed explanation-4: -Originally published anonymously, “Common Sense” advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain and is considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history.