In common sense, thomas paine argued that the colonies

In Common Sense, Paine argued that the colonies should seek full independence from Britain. His pamphlet convinced many who were unsure of the purpose of the war and played a profound role in influencing the opinion of laymen and lawmakers alike.

the answer is a. laws were enacted in the aftermath of the plot to make it harder to free slaves,increasing sectionalism

it increase by 12% a year from 1812-1820