Answer:
The given statement in the question is true.
Explanation:
Thomas Paine presented a notable part by writing two pamphlets which helped to influence the colonist to declare independence against the British. Pamphlet called Common Sense, which advised the colonists to think and fight against the British in colonies. Paine argued about moral and political. His pamphlets became the cause for the settlers to come together as patriots.
There are 27 grievances in total if I remember correctly. Some of them include: the unfair taxes on goods, the British Parliament passed laws that were deemed unfair, the colonists had no say in the Parliament, the colonists were not allowed to sell any goods to any other country other than Britain.
The Olive Branch petition, was an attempt to give colonists some rights while staying loyal to the British crown.