Is a separate compartment in a waterway where water levels are raised or lowered

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?

Why do you think previous leaders of the country did not want the "common man" to vote?

The delegates of the second continental congress who were ready to declare independence were from which area? a. new england b. the southern colonies c. quebec d. the middle colonies