How did the search for new markets encourage English colonization

How did thomas paine's pamphlet common sense convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciliation with britain and accept that separation from britain — independence — was the only option for preserving their liberty?

Which statement best describes a contribution of the works of nicolas copernicus and galileo galilei?

Reread patrick henry’s quote about the continental congress. what change was taking place in how the colonists saw themselves?