Ye that dare oppose not only the tyranny but the tyrant, stand forth!
—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
Why did Thomas Paine make this statement?
A. to convince people that peaceful negotiations could end the Revolutionary War
B. to tell people that the colonists should overthrown the Native American chiefs
C. to convince people to support the independence movement
D. to tell people that elected officials routinely abused their power
C. convince people to support the independence movement.
This article was made in support of the Revolutionary War, he wouldn't have gone with A or B. Native Americans did not have an important side in this argument. D is also incorrect because even though he did imply this, it is not the topic.
