Question

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The primary purpose of the political pamphlet Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, was to —

A. show the British public that the American colonists had a powerful army
B. point out weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
C. lift American spirits after a series of military defeats
D. persuade colonists to support the cause of American independence

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

In his book, he is trying to persuade the people to support independence from British rule by blaming kings of the world for all the problems in the world, and also criticizing monarchy.

Answer 2

Answer:.

D. persuade colonists to support the cause of American independence

Explanation: American Colonists were not all in favor of breaking away from Great Britain. Paine explains why they should, mainly by showing how their rights have been denied by the king and the Parliament.