Question

which best describes paines purpose in writing common sense?
to persuade readers to fight for independence from britain
to persuade readers to seek a peaceful reconciliation with britain
to persuade readers to demand fair representation in the british parliament
to persuade readers to exchange ideas freely with the british

Explanation:

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a 1776 pamphlet that argued forcefully for American colonists to break away from British rule, using clear, accessible language to convince the public that independence was the only logical and just path, not reconciliation or reform within the British system.

Answer:

to persuade readers to fight for independence from Britain