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In January 1776, Thomas Paine published the pamphlet Common Sense. What was Paine's main argument in this pamphlet?

a-  Paine argued that the colonists should try to resolve their differences with the British.
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Paine argued that the colonies should become independent of Great Britain.
C- Paine argued that remaining under British rule was in the best interests of the colonies.
D-  Paine argued that it would be better if the French ruled the colonies.
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He had two main arguments. the first was that the United States should be independent from England. He showed the advisability of separation and the problems that were inherent in a monarchy. His second argument was for the creation of a democratic republic.
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B- Paine argued that the colonist should become independent of Great Britian.

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