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Thomas Paine argues that all government officials should derive their authority from popular consent.

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He viewed them as corrupt.... Common man was his theory

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When did Thomas Paine wright Common Sense?

In January of 1776. Common Sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine which argued for the colonies becoming independent states and breaking ties with the British government.


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