Paine asks the audience to prepare for his "common sense arguments by
a explaining that at this point they have no other option
b. first complimenting his audience with their extreme intelligence,
c putting aside preconceived notions and judge his arguments on their own merits.
od. getting right to the point

The fourteenth amendment how did the action resolve a longstanding conflict in post-civil war america? it defined the process for readmittance of the former confederate states into the united states of america. it ensured the right to vote to all male citizens of the united states, regardless of race, color, or prior servitude. it defined citizenship and related rights for african americans. it abolished slavery in the united states.