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Seven Years' War and Revolution Causes · US History

The pamphlet 'Common Sense' was significant because it:

  1. Argued that the colonies should seek a peaceful reconciliation with King George III
  2. Detailed the military strategies used during the Seven Years' War
  3. Was written by a member of the British Parliament who supported the colonies
  4. Used plain language to advocate for total independence and a republican government
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Correct answer: Used plain language to advocate for total independence and a republican government

Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' attacked the very idea of monarchy and argued that it was illogical for a small island to rule a large continent. It was a bestseller that shifted public opinion toward the idea of a complete break from Britain.

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