What is the purpose of a thesis?
it protects you against plagiarism.
it completes your outline.
it states what your paper will prove.
it organizes your first paragraph.

  It states what your paper will prove.

Explanation:

  A thesis is a proposition to be proved and the arguments will be offered throughout the document.

  It is a document submitted to support a candidature for an academic degree.

  I hope this answer helps you.

answer: common sense was the pamphlet that thomas paine used to convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciling with britain and to accept that independence was the only option to preserve their liberty.