Question

How did Common sense turn a largely local Massachusetts protest for redress of specific grievances into an ideological crusade for the idea of Republicanism?

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Answer:

Common sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776, it turned a largely local Massachusetts protest for redress specific grievances into an ideological crusade for the idea of Republicanism because it made people question themselves about being part of Britain or being Independent, Common sense convinced the people they had the means to achieve independence, Thomas Paine exposed the following reasons why Independence was better for the 13 Colonies:

• Britain had no right in killing people at Boston because "a mother would never murder her child".
• The 13 Colonies needed to fight with Britain's enemies even though they weren't their enemies.
• The 13 Colonies needed Independence in order to survive and grow, because they would be able to free trade with other countries like France and Spain.
• The king would never care for the colonies as much as he did for Britain because he lived there.
• The 13 Colonies needed a Republican system were power would come from the people.
• A king should not be trusted with power because by God's grace everyone is equal and it makes no sense someone is qualified for the job just by birth right.