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Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'
1. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was written for the loyalists who were one the edge of joining the American rebels and vice-versa.
2. One reason Paine stated for breaking ties with England is that it would help us avoid war with Europe because every time a war commences among Britain and whichever nation, the trade of American gets crumbled. Another reason is that Thomas Paine believed that while the government remained in the custody of the king, it would result in ruining the legislation of Britain. Paine also thought that having a king was sinful and unnatural. The last reason Paine thought that people should break free from Britain was because Britain would not protect America. Britain would basically let America get destroyed instead of

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