Influence of Paine's Common Sense
Which statement best describes the impact of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense (1776), on the movement for American independence?
A
Common Sense primarily served academic elites and failed to resonate with the broader colonial population.
B
Common Sense catalyzed a major shift by articulating the benefits of independence and appealing to widespread republican ideals.
C
The pamphlet reinforced existing loyalty to the British Crown by presenting a reasoned argument for continued colonial union.
D
It had little impact on the public, who were largely indifferent to literary works and remained skeptical of radical ideas.
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