The arms race, people wanted to have a good strong army in their country, to help protect their people and keep them safe.
The English burned and killed Joan of Arc for the reason that the English were trying to take control over France. However, Joan of Arc came to this situation and reversed the course of war. By killing her, the English thought that by doing this the war would be in their favour but they were wrong.
Answer:
Paine published common sense to rally colonists to support the break from Britain.
