How did thomas paine capture the attention of thousands of americans in 1776

he wrote "common sense" that called for independence.

Explanation:

since the phamphlet discussed the war and the economy that was going on during that time period

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the secretary of state, appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate, is the president's chief foreign affairs adviser. the secretary carries out the president's foreign policies through the state department and the foreign service of the united states.