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what was the main idea of thomas paines common sense?
americans should not be ruled by a distant monarchy
british policies were beneficial to the colonies
the colonies should focus on trade agreements

Explanation:

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a pamphlet arguing for American independence from British rule, centralizing the idea that the colonies should not be governed by the distant British monarchy. The other options contradict its core message: Paine rejected the benefit of British policies, and trade agreements were not the main focus.

Answer:

Americans should not be ruled by a distant monarchy