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.

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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.

anonymous · Answer

@nerdgirl6 @iGreen

igreen · Answer

http://www.cato.org/cato-university/home-study-course/module3

nerdgirl6 · Answer

The last answer is correct, Common Sense caused a significant increase in support of independence.

igreen · Answer

What do you think the answer is?

igreen · Answer

@nerdgirl6 You're not supposed to give answers.

nerdgirl6 · Answer

@iGreen oh I'm very sorry, I just joined a few days ago

igreen · Answer

It's okay.

They want you to guide people to the answer so they get it on their own.