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Why did thomas paine's common sense inspire colonists?

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Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" greatly inspired the colonists to revolt against Great Britain since it spelled out in easy-to-understand language why it was impractical for such a vast and thriving nation to be ruled by such a small island nation. 
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