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In the excerpt from Common Sense, how effective is Paine's argument against the idea of reconciliation with Great Britain?

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Paine's brilliant arguments were straightforward. He argued for two main points: (1) independence from England and (2) the creation of a democratic republic. Paine avoided flowery prose. He wrote in the language of the people, often quoting the Bible in his arguments.

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