Common Sense is an important historical document. It is a forty-eight page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that called for Amer
ican colonists to declare immediate independence from British rule. Paine wrote in a brisk and poignant, even sharp style. It was published at a time when many Americans were uncertain about pursuing independence. It was wildly successful and had a significant impact on many Americans. Which provides a concluding statement that follows from and supports the information presented? A) In 1175 Benjamin Rush helped to edit and publish the now-famous pamphlet known as Common Sense. B) Common Sense helped persuade American colonists that they could successfully wage a war for their independence. C) The Common Sense pamphlet was originally called Plain Truth and was structured as if it was a sermon. D) Thomas Paine did not use his name when he first published Common Sense; it was simply signed "written by an Englishman."
<span>B) Common Sense helped persuade American colonists that they could successfully wage a war for their independence.
This is a strong concluding sentence because it takes some of the information from the beginning of the paragraph and wraps it up nicely in a way that is clear and concise. </span>
