Read the excerpt from Thomas Paine's Common Sense. What techniques does he use here to convince reluctant colonists that they sh
ould seek independence from Great Britain? What reasons does he mention for why a colonist might want to remain loyal to Britain, and how does he dismantle those reasons?
He used common Colonial language to make colonies understand and unite.
Explanation:
Thomas Paine played a significant role by publishing pamphlet named Common Sense, which encouraged the colonists to think of the present situations and to fight against the British. In Common Sense, Paine argued about politics and talked about moral. His pamphlets became the source for the colonists to come together as patriots to fight for their independence. The reason for the colonist to remain loyal to Britain was the benefits, which included naval protection, free-trading area, easy credit, cheap manufactures, etc. Paine urges colonies to progress without British support and think about good for the community. According to Paine, he denounced the monarchy and argued for equality.
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