Common sense and the crisis by Thomas Paine, n. 1, deal directly with the colonists' rejection of British rule. According to Paine, the British Crown had maintained its welcome in the political and cultural development of the colonies. The introduction of Common Sense clearly states that the British monarchy has “a long and violent abuse of power” and that the people of the colonies have the right to be involved and to have meaningful representation with the king and Parliament (325). fundamental value of the settlers. Settlers in the English colonies saw the New World as a way to start a new government and culture, especially when they were given no power in Parliament. Paine further sheds light on the problems between Britain and America in the third section of Common Sense. He claims that Britain is no longer connected to America, even though the people are descendants of the country. The passage also expresses Britain's selfishness in protecting the colonies to gain truth and control of the people. (326-328) The writings in this section reflect the feelings of the colonists and further helped them understand that their former homeland, Great Britain, was an enemy rather than a