Question

How did Common Sense influence the Declaration of Independence?

1. by using most of the language and format of the Declaration
2. by persuading the Continental Congress to meet and discuss independence
3. by introducing many of the ideas the Declaration later expressed
4. by suggesting authors who could write the Declaration

Answer 1

3. By introducing many of the ideas the Declaration later expressed.

Answer 2

3. by introducing many of the ideas the Declaration later expressed

Step-by-step explanation:

Thomas Paine distributed Common Sense in January 1776 help of the Patriot cause. Utilizing clear, plain language, Paine mobilized the pilgrims to help the break from Britain.

Congress endorsed the Declaration of Independence months after, and Common Sense is believed to have influenced support for the cause. Paine gave all his income from the clearance of the leaflet to the revolutionary cause.