Thomas Paine challenged the legitimacy of the British monarchy and refuted arguments in favor of reconciling England and the Colonies by calling King George a ______.

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The phrase "royal brute" was famously used by Thomas Paine in his pamphlet "Common Sense" to describe King George III, whom he viewed as a tyrant and an oppressor of the American colonies. This term reflects Paine's strong belief in the need for separation from British rule and his rejection of any attempts at reconciliation.

Thomas Paine Challenged the Legitimacy of the British Monarchy and Refuted