Question

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what is the author’s purpose in both patrick henry’s speech and thomas paine’s common sense?

a. to show the colonists how their nation would be run once it was independent

b. to outline a list of liberties all colonists have a right to

c. to convince the colonists to break away from british rule

d. to shame the king into giving the colonies back to the people

Explanation:

Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech and Thomas Paine's Common Sense were both key persuasive works during the lead-up to the American Revolution. Their core goal was to rally colonial support for separating from British authority, not focusing on post-independence governance, listing liberties, or shaming the king directly.

Answer:

C. To convince the colonists to break away from British rule