What is the main argument of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense?

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued that the American colonies should break away from Great Britain and govern themselves. He criticized monarchy and the political connection to Britain, making the call for an independent government the pamphlet’s central argument. Therefore, the correct choice is “Paine argues that American colonists need to establish their own government.”

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