Question

True or False: Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was considered radical because the idea of rejecting the monarchy was extremely controversial at that time.

Answer 1

True. Thomas Paine’s *Common Sense* was considered radical because it advocated for the rejection of monarchy and the establishment of a republic, ideas that were very controversial in the 18th century. At the time, monarchy was widely accepted as a legitimate form of government, and Paine's calls for independence from Britain and the idea of self-governance challenged the prevailing beliefs and authority.