Thomas paine's common sense convinced colonists to:

a. harass british soldiers on the street.
b. begin exporting their own goods.
c. go their own way and revolt.
d. rebel against the authority of the french.

The correct answer is C. go their own way and revolt.

Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense argued that the American colonists needed to break away from Great Britain. He cites several different reasons for this including:

1) America would have flourished more without being tied to Great Britian.

2) A small island in Europe should not control a huge trace of land like the 13 colonies.

3) Great Britain has dragged the American colonists into several different conflicts that the colonists should have not been involved with.

4) Great Britain only protects the American colonists when it is convenient for the British government.

answer: the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

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