HELP! How was Thomas Paine connected to the independence movement in the colonies?

Thomas Paine wrote and published a book in 1776, called "Common Sense", which inspired American colonists to declare independence from England.

i believe the answer is c

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.