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Why did Thomas Paine write the pamphlet, Common Sense?
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to support conquering the Native Americans
to support conquering the Native Americans

to argue that more land should go to France and Spain
to argue that more land should go to France and Spain

to show that loyalty to the monarchy was wrong
to show that loyalty to the monarchy was wrong

to pledge his loyalty to the British government
to pledge his loyalty to the British government

Answer 1

Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet, Common Sense, to show that loyalty to the monarchy was wrong. The pamphlet argued for independence from Britain and challenged the legitimacy of the monarchy, advocating for the American colonies to break free and establish their own government.