Question

What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, the most widely distributed pamphlet of its time? a. It called for independence from Britain. b. It called for a three-branch system of government. c. It established the first set of colonial charters. d. It called for reconciliation with Britain.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. It called for independence from Britain.

Explanation:

The purpose of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, the most widely distributed pamphlet of its time was to call for independence from Britain. Thomas Paine argued that America had to be independent of British rule. He claimed that the king only watched America to control Britain's well-being and not for America's sake. For Thomas Paine, America could profit from commerce with all of Europe if it became independent.