While "Common Sense" wasn't solely focused on denouncing British aristocracy, it did heavily criticize the monarchy and the hereditary system of government. Paine argued that:
* Monarchy was inherently corrupt: He saw kings as being more interested in personal power and wealth than in the well-being of their subjects.
* Government should be based on the consent of the governed: Paine believed in a representative democracy where power resided with the people, not a king.
* Independence from Britain was the only way to achieve true freedom and equality: Paine's pamphlet helped to galvanize public support for the American Revolution, which ultimately led to the creation of the United States of America.
Paine's powerful and accessible writing style resonated with a wide audience, making "Common Sense" a crucial document in the American Revolution.