What was the purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense?

Brainliesttt asap!me : ) answer in your own words. what was the relationship between medieval theories about scientific reasoning and the kind of reasoning favored during the scientific revolution?

How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad change the lives of american citizens? a-it increased the wealth of all americans and enabled them to travel more.b-it made cross-country travel too expensive for ordinary americans.c-it decreased the safety of americans who moved to settle the plains.d-it shortened travel time between the east and west for all americans.

Who memorized the design for the water frame in order to smuggle the plans to the united states? a) james hargreaves b) edward cartwright c) samuel slater d) richard arkwright