Question

Common Sense by Thomas Paine is an important work because it: 1. helped Americans reconcile their differences with England 2. supported the concept of the English constitution 3. argued that Parliament, not the King, was the enemy of the colonies 4. persuaded many Americans that no reconciliation with Britain was possible

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 4: persuaded many Americans that no reconciliation with Britain was possible.

Step-by-step explanation:

Common Sense by Thomas Paine, published in 1776, was a political pamphlet arguing for American independence from Britain. It was written in a clear and persuasive style, and it helped convince many skeptical colonists that a complete break with the mother country was necessary. The major arguments in Common Sense were:

• Monarchy is an outdated form of government, and republicanism is better suited for the new American nation.
• The large distance between America and Britain, as well as their different interests, make true unity impossible.
• Parliament had violated the political and economic rights of the colonists, making reconciliation unlikely.

Paine's arguments in Common Sense appealed to many Americans and helped build support for declaring independence from Britain. The pamphlet was enormously influential in persuading people that no compromise with Britain was possible and that a complete separation was necessary.

The other answer choices are incorrect because Common Sense did not focus on reconciling with Britain (option 1), supporting the English constitution (option 2), or arguing Parliament was America's sole enemy (option 3). Rather, Paine argued that an independent America, with its own republican government, was the best course of action.

Answer 2

4. persuaded many Americans that no reconciliation with Britain was possible

Step-by-step explanation:

The pamphlet argued for American independence from Britain and criticized the arbitrary rule of King George III and his Parliament. It also proposed a democratic republic of free and equal citizens and reflected on the general principles of government and religion. It was written in clear and persuasive prose that appealed to the common people in the colonies. It helped inspire rebel leaders to declare American independence six months later.