Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense advocated
A) the formation of a new government that would still be loyal to the king.
B) the establishment of a government that would limit further immigration.
C) an end of hostilities toward Britain.
D) the idea that the formation of the country's own government was a "natural right."
E) the repeal of all taxes, including those the colonists had imposed on themselves.

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Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense advocated for the idea that the formation of the country's own government was a "natural right." Paine argued that it was only common sense for the colonies to break away from Britain and form their own government, as they had the right to self-governance.

Thomas Paine's Pamphlet Common Sense Advocated