Thomas Paine was a philosopher in the American Revolution and believed in democracy and that man should be equal and have equal rights. He is well known for is great influence on the American Revolution.
Thomas Paine was an English-American political activist and author. Born in 1737. Paine's pamphlet, "Common Sense", advocated American Independence from the King of England and Great Britain.
Thomas Paine, the British-born American political activist, philosopher and revolutionary wrote Common Sense in 1776, besides The Age Of Reason and Rights Of Man.
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The author of the quote "society in every state is blessing but government even in its best state is a necessary evil" is Thomas Paine. Paine was an English-American political activist, philosopher, and revolutionary who wrote influential pamphlets during the American Revolution, including "Common Sense."
Paine's pamphlet was called Common Sense.
Thomas Paine did not invent the smokeless candle. He was a political activist and author who played a significant role in the American Revolution. The smokeless candle was actually invented by Michael Faraday in the early 19th century.
Although Thomas Paine is associated with the likes of Thomas Jefferson, he was not affiliated with any American political party for he self-imposed his banishment to Great Britain. Great Britain banished him from their country because of his views and settled in France. In his later years, Thomas Jefferson offered him to come home which he accepted. He died several years later.
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