Why did Thomas Paine write the pamphlet, Common Sense?
to state the reasons to remain loyal to England
to encourage the colonies to declare independence from Great Britain
to encourage support for the new Constitution

the  wilmot proviso  was designed to eliminate  slavery  within the  landacquired as a result of the mexican war (1846-48). fearing the addition of a pro-slave territory, pennsylvania congressman david  wilmot proposedhis amendment to the bill.