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All of the following are true of Common Sense Except.

A) It called for a complete break with British rule.
B) It called for last-chancece effort at peace with Great Britain.
C) It listed powerful reasons why Americans would be better off free from Great Britain.
D) It greatly influence opinions throughout the colonies.

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Final answer:

The statement 'It called for last-chance effort at peace with Great Britain' is not true of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense', which instead advocated for independence and influenced colonial opinions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the pamphlet Common Sense written by Thomas Paine. Among the provided options, the statement that is NOT true of Common Sense is B) It called for last-chance effort at peace with Great Britain. Instead, Common Sense was a revolutionary pamphlet that called for a complete break with British rule (A), listed powerful reasons why Americans would be better off free from Great Britain (C), and greatly influenced opinions throughout the colonies in favor of independence (D).

Thomas Paine’s pamphlet presented the principles of independence and was a crucial piece in shaping public opinion. He used simple and direct language to make a compelling argument for establishing a republic, rejecting the monarchy and advocating for the benefits and necessity of American self-governance.

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