WORLD HISTORY

EMERGENCE OF USA

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements best describes the effect the booklet Common Sense had on American colonists?
A
It convinced colonists to remain loyal to Britain
B
Confused colonists because the words were tough to understand
C
Convinced colonists to declare independence from Britain
D
Convinced colonists to try to become friends with King George
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Common Sense was an instant best-seller. Published in January 1776 in Philadelphia, nearly 120, 000 copies were in circulation by April. Paine’s brilliant arguments were straightforward. He argued for two main points: (1) independence from England and (2) the creation of a democratic republic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Published in 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following best states a reason why Common Sense was popular among many American colonists? It was only ten pages long. It was written in intellectual language.

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