Common sense is an important historical document. it is a forty-eight page pamphlet written by thomas paine that called for american colonists to declare immediate independence from british rule. paine wrote in a brisk and poignant, even sharp style. it was published at a time when many americans were uncertain about pursuing independence. it was wildly successful and had a significant impact on many americans. which provides a concluding statement that follows from and supports the information presented? a) in 1175 benjamin rush to edit and publish the now-famous pamphlet known as common sense. b) common sense persuade american colonists that they could successfully wage a war for their independence. c) the common sense pamphlet was originally called plain truth and was structured as if it was a sermon. d) thomas paine did not use his name when he first published common sense; it was simply signed "written by an englishman."