The main reason thomas paine published common sense was to a.)persuade britain that it could not govern the colonies well. b.)et foreign countries know that the colonies were ready to fight britain. c.)persuade colonists that the colonies should become independent. d.)force southern colonies to support northern ones in the coming war.

Which options most accurately assess the impact of transportation improvements (e.g., railroads, canals, steamboats, transcontinental railroad) on the settlement of the west? ***(select all that apply.)*** a. they led to an increase in population density. b. they made it easier to travel long distances. c. they in establishing towns. d. they led to the development of the fur trade. e. they allowed for international travel.