Thomas Paine's Common Sense encouraged support for the American independence movement by

How did the enlightenment change attitudes about existing political systems

What event ensured england safe passage to colonize north america? a) many englishmen desired more religious freedom than the king allowed.b) england's government decided to take advantage of america's wealth of resources.c) england's defeat of the spanish armada in 1588 opened up the seaways.d) cabot claimed the north atlantic coast for england in 1497.

The nile river is referred to as the giver and taker of life. explain what this means.