What Statement Is True About Thomas Paine's Background Before He

Multiple Choice

What statement is true about Thomas Paine's background before he wrote Common Sense?

A) He held a key role in Parliament before arriving in Philadelphia.
B) He got the suggestion to write Common Sense from Benjamin Franklin.
C) He was from a family who had settled in Jamestown in 1607.
D) He emigrated from England in 1774.
E) He was a clergyman in England before arriving in America.