During the first year of the Revolution, American war aims shifted from a desire for redress of grievances to a demand for complete independence. Which of the following influenced this shift?
A. the impact of Tom Paine's Common Sense
B. British actions to crush American resistance by using Indian tribes
C. congressional actions on war aims and treaties with France
D. Washington's refusal to command the Continental Army until independence was declared
Answer: A
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