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How did thomas paine's pamphlet common sense convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciliation with britain and accept that separation from britain — independence — was the only option for preserving their liberty?

This chart shows american troop strength during what conflict? a) gulf war b) korean war c) vietnam war d) world war ii

What important waterway was controlled through the victory at fort crown point? the st. lawrence river the hudson river the great lakes lake champlain