Question

Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?

(1 point)
Responses

to persuade the colonies to remain loyal
to persuade the colonies to remain loyal

to praise King George III
to praise King George III

to persuade the colonies to declare independence
to persuade the colonies to declare independence

to praise British nobility
to praise British nobility

Answer 1

to persuade the colonies to declare independence

Paine wrote Common Sense to argue against British rule and monarchy and to convince colonists that declaring independence was necessary.