Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?

Question

to persuade the colonies to remain loyal
to praise King George III
to persuade the colonies to declare independence
to praise British nobility

Answer 1

Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" to persuade the colonies to declare independence from Great Britain. Published in January 1776, the pamphlet argued for the colonies' right to self-govern and criticized monarchical rule and hereditary succession. It had a significant impact on public opinion in favor of independence.