Why did Thomas Paine write "common sense"? What was his purpose?

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Yasmine Hamilton

6 May, 13:49

Why did Thomas Paine write "common sense"? What was his purpose?

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Ricky · Answer 1

Paine wrote "Common Sense" in 1776. As you may know, this was during the times of the revolution. "Common Sense" was a pamphlet trying to encourage colonists to go against Britain. To win independence. Paine was an extreme patriot and he also wrote other papers for the revolution. "Common Sense" was the most sold.