Question

Read the paragraph. Highlight the main idea.

In 1776, Thomas Paine published a pamphlet titled Common Sense. In it, he wrote
that people should rule themselves. He also called for a revolution. The American
colonists fought a revolution against Britain. Thomas Paine helped inspire this
revolution.

Answer 1

In 1776 Thomas Paine published a pamphlet titled common Sense.

Answer 2

Thomas Paine writing the pamphlet