Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense A.
supported the idea that the colonies would benefit by remaining in the British Empire.

B.
argued for reconciliation between Britain and the American colonies.

C.
emphasized the virtues and advantages of a constitutional monarchy.

D.
provided logical reasons for American independence.

provided logical reasons for american independence

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i confess that there are several parts of this constitution which i do not at present approve, but i am not sure i shall never approve them: for having lived long, i have experienced many instances of being obliged by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which i once thought right, but found to be otherwise. it is therefore that the older i grow, the more apt i am to doubt my own judgment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others.