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Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.8
How does Thomas Paine's audience affect his arguments in "Common Sense"?
His arguments are complex to appeal to educated elites over common colonists.
His arguments are simplified to appeal to common colonists rather than intellectuals or elites.
His arguments avoid discussing slavery due to southern readership .
His arguments focus on religious freedom due to his Quaker audience members .
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