Question

What is the most likely reason Thomas Paine published his American Crisis pamphlets under the name “Common Sense”?

to capitalize on the success of his previous pamphlet under the same name
to encourage readers to purchase his other works
to remain anonymous in case of attacks from British sympathizers
to emphasize that he shared a cause with all Americans

Answer 1

To remain anonymous in case of attacks from British sympathizers

Step-by-step explanation:

He wanted people to understand what the British were doing. But of course there were Loyalists who would’ve attacked him.