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There is a fair amount of circumstantial evidence that supports the position that Ben Franklin had at least a hand in, if he did not serve as the actual author of Common Sense. Thomas Paine had been born in England and had made little of himself by the time that he met the American diplomat to England, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin, having already had a history of writing under a pseudonym in his brother's publication, and having been a brilliant publicist and diplomat, was suspect for having authored Common Sense. Franklin, sensing the righteousness of an American uprising against Britain, was also well aware that such an uprising would never succeed nor would it ever be able to convince the French monarchy to assist the American cause, were it not for the enlistment of the people. The people's representatives meeting in Philadelphia could not be counted upon to stir the passions of the people. Franklin, sensing this, sponsored Paine's journey to the New World and establishing himself in Philadelphia. The original publications of "Common Sense" were published anonymously. They were later attributed to Paine. Years later, after Franklin represented the young American republic to France, Paine traveled to France and, here again, much credit was given to him for inciting the popular passions of the French Revolution. Much of the writing style and content of "Common Sense" was consistent with the writings and beliefs of Benjamin Franklin. After Franklin's return to America, the writings of Paine seem to have changed, taking on a looseness. Paine died from cirrhosis of the liver, presumably from excessive consumption of alcohol. - Dr. Robert W. Smith
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What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write?
Common Sense
How many pamphlets did Thomas Paine write?
Common Sense
When did john Locke write common sense?
he didnt thomas paine did
Which two pamphlets did Thomas Paine write?
Common Sense and The American Crisis
Did John Jay write a pamplet called Common Sense?
NO! It was Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine's common sense?
Thomas Paine did write Common Sense. It was first published on January 10th, 1776.
What pamphlet did Thomas Paine write?
Common Sense
How many pamphlets did Thomas Paine write?
Common Sense
Did Thomas Jefferson write Common Sense?
No Thomas Paine Wrote It.
Did James Madison write the 'Common Sense'?
No, Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense.
Who wrote the pamphlet '' common sense ''?
Thomas Paine wrote the Common Sense pamphlet. The Pamphlet encouraged Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence.
When did john Locke write common sense?
he didnt thomas paine did
Which two pamphlets did Thomas Paine write?
Common Sense and The American Crisis
Did John Jay write a pamplet called Common Sense?
NO! It was Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine was a?
Yes. I believe he wrote a book. Go on wikipedia.com awesome website. That is not the correct answer. Thomas Paine did write a book, and it was called common sense. Common sense was a book about how Britain should not be taxing them. It meant that it was just common sense not to tax them. Thomas Paine was a very strong patriot
Did thomas paine write the common sense before the first continental congress convened?
no
What did Thomas Paine write to encourage the colonist to declare independence?
He had said that citizens, not kings and queens, should make laws.
