Because of its treasonous content, Paine wrote Common Sense anonymously. The clearly defined reasoning in his writing led colonists to unite in the patriotic cause of freedom.This would prevent the colonists from foreign trade.
Answer: The pamphlet, Common Sense, was written in 1776 during the events leading to the American Revolutionary War. This document was very important because it helped sway people into supporting those individuals who favored declaring independence from Great Britain.
