In Common Sense, Thomas Paine described a way for

A the Continental army to win the war.

B the king to govern the colonies fairly.

C the colonies to form a government.

D the merchants to make more money.

Published in 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain.