Why did Thomas Paine write the common sense
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Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" to persuade the American colonists to declare independence from British rule and to support the American Revolution. He wanted to provide a clear and straightforward argument for why the American colonies should break away from British control and form their own independent nation. Paine believed that it was common sense for the colonies to govern themselves and that they could create a better and more just society without British interference. His pamphlet was widely read and influential in rallying support for the American cause and mobilizing public opinion in favor of independence.