Correct answer is A. The meeting of the Stamp Act Congress.
Explanation:
A is correct as the Continental Congress, also known as Stamp Act Congress was a meeting of Patriot leaders, who were searching for better conditions for colonies. That is why Paine was inspired to write his pamphlet.
B and D is not correct as these events happened after Paine wrote Common Sense.
C is not correct as he was never in jail for that crime.
