Thomas Paine, the author of “Common Sense” argues that America needs independence because Great Britain is controlling America, Monarchy is bad and kingdoms will not work. His pamphlet influenced America greatly. “Common Sense” is part of the reason why America chose independence because Thomas Paine proved how things would work better and how America would benefit more with having independence in the country. When Thomas Paine wrote this book Great Britain was controlling America. Great Britain was controlling the thirteen colonies and the colonies were very unhappy. The colonies were relying on Great Britain for everything and paying taxes. This was not working because Great Britain was getting everything and the colonist felt like subjects
