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Why did thomas paine encourage the development of a republic in the colonies

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Thomas Paine published Common Sense in January 1776 support of the Patriot cause. Using clear, plain language, Paine rallied the colonists to support the break from Britain. ... In arguing for American independence, Paine denounced the monarchy and argued that people are born in to a state of equality

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