How did Thomas Paine help persuade colonists to declare independence?

In 1976 Thomas Paine helped persuade colonists to declare independence, by using clear, plain language, Paine rallied the colonists to support the break from Britian.

Explanation: He argued for two main points, 1. Indepence from England and 2. the creation of a democratic republic. He wrote in the langauge of the people, often quoting the bible in his arguements.

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.