As the result of a conflict between british troops and a colonial militia in massachusetts, the boston tea party took place. thomas paine published common sense. the first continental congress was established. british troops began staying in the homes of colonists.

The correct answer is Thomas Paine published Common Sense.

Common Sense was one of the most popular pieces of literature in the 18th century. This pamphlet, written by Paine, was developed in order to support the idea that the colonists should break away from Great Britain. Paine cites several different pieces of evidence to support his answer. This includes:

1) The unfair taxes passed by the British parliament- Colonists were having taxes implemented on several different goods by the British parliament which was thousands of miles away.

2) Britain is a small island nation- Paine argued that it was ridiculous that the small island of England was controlling an enormous part of the North American continent.

This influential writing helped spark America's decision to become their own independent country.

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