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Thomas Paine is the author of the highly influential pamphlet "Common Sense" which presented the idea of independence to the colonies. His efforts were so influential, that he is sometimes considered to be a forgotten "Founding Father."
to enforce the idea that the colonists are already a sovereign nation
the idea that a government of our own is our natural right.
Thomas Paine about the British army trying to put down the American Revolution.
Thomas Paine, a political activist and Founding Father of the United States, is often credited with this quote. The phrase captures the idea that overcoming challenging obstacles can lead to great success and satisfaction.
thomas Paine was thomas Jefferson best friend? Possibly... HOWEVER. Thomas Paine was for the idea of independence. Although he did not sign the declaration, he published a 50-page pamphlet on January in the year 1776 about the support for independence. He gives political, military, and moral arguements for breaking away from Britain. In other words, he gives examples of wide variety for breaking away from Britain and become independent.
It attacked the wickedness of the English monarchy.
It attacked the wickedness of the English monarchy.
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The main idea of common sence was to show the colonists why to declare independence.