Question

why did common sense have an important role in encouraging the american revolution?
its author was the first person to speak openly against british taxing the colonists
it explained that the crown had the right to tax the colonists to pay its expenses
it urged colonists to consider the ideas of independence and self - government
it encouraged colonists to stop importing rice and tobacco from england

Explanation:

Common Sense by Thomas Paine promoted independence ideas. It swayed public opinion towards revolution.

Answer:

It urged colonists to consider the ideas of independence and self - government