How did the pamphlet, Common Sense contribute to the American Revolution? The pamphlet urged the British government to change its view and allow the colonies to take part in making laws. People in the 13 colonies read and talked about what was written; as a result, many people urged independence. It listed the changes the colonies wanted in their government and the grievances against the British king and Parliament. It urged Richard Henry Lee to give a speech about independence to the delegates of the Second Continental Congress.

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Janet Shelton

19 February, 02:49

How did the pamphlet, Common Sense contribute to the American Revolution? The pamphlet urged the British government to change its view and allow the colonies to take part in making laws. People in the 13 colonies read and talked about what was written; as a result, many people urged independence. It listed the changes the colonies wanted in their government and the grievances against the British king and Parliament. It urged Richard Henry Lee to give a speech about independence to the delegates of the Second Continental Congress.

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Aubrie Keith · Answer 1

B) People in the 13 colonies read and talked about what was written; as a result, many people urged independence.

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Common sense is considered to be the best-selling book in American history. It was read by a large percentage of the population at the time: in bars, taverns, houses, and schools. It presented a moral, protestant argument in favor of American independence. As the title implies, it tried to instill the view that America should independent on people, so that people saw independence as common sense. It greatly influence the founding fathers, and the revolutionary army.