why did Thomas Paine write the pamphlet, common sense?

Question

1. To encourage the American colonies to break away from British rule
2. To advocate for the idea of American independence
3. To criticize the British monarchy and argue for democratic governance
4. To persuade colonists that their rights and freedoms were being violated by British rule

Answer 1

All of the above answers are correct. Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" to accomplish all of these goals.