Why was Thomas Paine’s Common Sense considered radical?(1 point)

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Its rejection of the monarchy (kings and queens) was controversial for the time.
Its rejection of the monarchy (kings and queens) was controversial for the time.

Its arguments about taxation were new and groundbreaking.
Its arguments about taxation were new and groundbreaking.

Its ideas about religion were controversial for the era.
Its ideas about religion were controversial for the era.

Its opposition to republicanism was opposed by patriots.
Its opposition to republicanism was opposed by patriots.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Its rejection of the monarchy (kings and queens) was controversial for the time.

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" was radical primarily because it openly challenged the legitimacy of the monarchy and advocated for independence from British rule, which was a significant departure from the prevailing views of the era.