Nothing. He knew he would/could be tried for treason to the king.
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Common Sense was the writing where Thomas Paine convinced thousands of American colonists to separate from Britain.
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Common Sense!
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Contrary to popular belief, Thomas Paine did NOT say nor write this. It was written by Edward Abbey.
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