Question

question 2 of 10
why was thomas paines common sense important?
a. because it convinced colonists that they were not bound to britain
b. because it rallied colonists to boycott british imports
c. because it appeared in the first pamphlet to ever be circulated
d. because it reminded the colonists that they did not have the means to revolt

Explanation:

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a pivotal 1776 pamphlet that argued for American independence from Britain. It framed the idea that the colonies were not legally or morally bound to British rule, persuading many undecided colonists to support separation. Option B refers to boycott efforts unrelated to this pamphlet, option C is incorrect as pamphlets circulated before it, and option D is the opposite of its message (it encouraged revolt).

Answer:

A. Because it convinced colonists that they were not bound to Britain