stephnagraves180 stephnagraves180 18-12-2020 Social Studies contestada HELP MEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHWhich statement BEST describes the purpose of Thomas Paine's Common Sense? This pamphlet was written using religious language and imagery in order to tie the cause of American independence to Christian morals. In plain language, this pamphlet attempted to persuade common people by openly promoting independence from Great Britain. Copies of this pamphlet were printed in multiple languages to help recruit recent immigrants to the independence movement. Written for political leaders and wealthy merchants, this pamphlet was used to recruit the elite to the cause of American independence.