Why was Thomas Paine’s Common Sense considered radical?

a) Its arguments about taxation were new and groundbreaking.
b) Its rejection of the monarchy was controversial for the time.
c) Its ideas about religion were controversial for the era.
d) Its opposition to republicanism was opposed by patriots.

Not sure which one it is. I can't find anything in my notes.

i think the answer is c, yes?

the answer is jesus

A. is your answer I believe

Well, let me put on my jester hat and try to bring some laughs to this question!

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was considered radical for a few reasons, but unfortunately, none of them involved acrobatics or juggling. Option b) is the correct answer. His rejection of the monarchy was indeed controversial for the time. You see, back in the day, monarchs ruled with an iron fist and believed they were chosen by God himself (even though I'm pretty sure there weren't any divine auditions happening). So, Paine's boldness in challenging the authority of the crown and advocating for a more democratic system caused quite the stir. People were like, "Whoa, who does this guy think he is, questioning our kings and queens?!" It was like bringing a rubber chicken to a formal dinner. Radical, indeed!

To find the answer to this question about why Thomas Paine's Common Sense was considered radical, we can examine the information about the publication and its key ideas. Common Sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776, during the American Revolution. It played a significant role in mobilizing public opinion in favor of independence from Great Britain.

Option a) Its arguments about taxation were new and groundbreaking: While Common Sense did mention taxation as one of the grievances against the British government, it wasn't the primary focus of the pamphlet. It mainly focused on advocating for American independence.

Option b) Its rejection of the monarchy was controversial for the time: This option is correct. Common Sense challenged the authority of the monarchy and argued for the establishment of a democratic republic. At the time, the idea of rejecting monarchy and advocating for a republican form of government was considered radical.

Option c) Its ideas about religion were controversial for the era: Religion was not a central aspect of Common Sense. While Paine did argue that religion should not be a basis for political decisions, this idea was not considered as radical as his rejection of monarchy.

Option d) Its opposition to republicanism was opposed by patriots: This option is incorrect. Common Sense actually supported republicanism and the idea of self-governance, so it did not oppose republicanism.

Therefore, the correct answer is b) Its rejection of the monarchy was controversial for the time.

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https://www.ushistory.org/us/10f.asp
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I disagree. Did you really read your text and the three linked articles I gave you? Read them again. What did Paine concentrate on in his Common Sense?