The author's purpose in Common Sense was to convince American colonists to support independence from Britain by presenting arguments for self-governance and criticizing the monarchy. Thomas Paine sought to inspire and rally public opinion towards breaking free from British rule.
To Convince the colonists to break away from British rule. [APEX:)]
Common Sense
go their own way and revolt (apex)
True. Apex :)
he wrote "common sense"-apex
To be entertained (APEX)
Hostile and humorous (Apex)
(Apex) Tone.
Provide for the common defense. -APEX
To convince the colonists to break away from British rule
touch -apex
Discuss revising the articles of confederation.(APEX)