Question

Why was Thomas Paine's essay Common Sense significant to American independence?

The ideas in the essay inspired the Continental Congress to present King George III with the Olive Branch Petition.

The essay divided the patriots into those who wanted a break from Britain and those who wanted reconciliation.

The ideas in the essay inspired Thomas Jefferson while he was drafting the Declaration of Independence.

The essay spurred colonists to take a stand, demand independence, and establish their own government.

Answer 1

Thomas Paine's essay Common Sense significant to American independence because the essay spurred colonists to take a stand, demand independence, and establish their own government. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or the last option.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: The essay spurred colonists to take a stand, demand independence, and establish their own government.

The common sense which written by Thomas Paine filled with his point of view on how the British Government is creating economic disadvantage for the colonist and how they could be better of without them. This spurred colonist to take a stand and increase the number of participants who wanted to join the revolution.