Help me with both of these questions, please! No links btw :>

How did thomas paine's pamphlet common sense convince reluctant americans to abandon the goal of reconciliation with britain and accept that separation from britain — independence — was the only option for preserving their liberty?

Based on new mexico's transition from territory to statehood, which conclusions is best supported? a) hispanic's had litte interest in being part of the united states b) white americans distrusted those who were not like them c) native americans did not have voting rights in the united states d) president william h. taft was a native of new mexico

How did philip ii view the religious rights of protestant citizens in his empire