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He believed that the American colonies had the right to be free from the British and so his idea of freedom helped the Declaration of Independence be formed.
He specifically attacked the idea of a monarchy and hereditary aristocracy. He goes on to say it is absurd than an island governs a continent in his most prominent work, Common Sense.
He also was a strong supporter of freethinking. He is controversially known for attacking institutionalized religion, and advocating deism. All of this comes mostly from his 3 part book -- The Age of Reason (1794- 1807, released in separate parts).
Another important belief, shown in Common Sense and Rights of Man (supporting the French Revolution), is that a government should always protect the citizenry and their rights and interests. He advocated revolution and independence if necessary.
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∙ 10y agoThomas Paine held that it did not make much sense for an island 6000 miles away (Britain) to rule over the American colonies. As a result, Americans should support independence from the British. The revolution would be "Common Sense".
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∙ 11y agoThomas paine wrote about common sense. A 50 page panphlet
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∙ 12y agoWhat did Thomas Paine Believe was America's destiny
"form an empire"
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∙ 12y agoreally cool ones. (I love that guy!)
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∙ 9y agoREVOLUTION
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Who was the group of colonist who sided with the views of Benjamin Franklin Thomas Paine and Thomas?
Common sense
What were Thomas Paine's view on government?
84
What colony does Thomas Paine belong to?
he was mostly into the government of America.
Who believed that the government was exploiting American colonists?
Thomas Paine
What group of colonists sided with the views of Franklin Patrick Henry Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson during the war?
common sense
Who was the group of colonist who sided with the views of Benjamin Franklin Thomas Paine and Thomas?
Common sense
What were Thomas Paine's view on government?
84
His writings persuaded the colonists to seek their independence from the British government?
Thomas Paine
What colony does Thomas Paine belong to?
he was mostly into the government of America.
Who believed that the government was exploiting American colonists?
Thomas Paine
It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from his government?
Thomas Paine
What group of colonists sided with the views of Franklin Patrick Henry Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson during the war?
common sense
Thomas Paine argued that all government officials were?
Thomas Paine argues that all government officials should derive their authority from popular consent.
What did Thomas Paine think of government?
A famous quote from Thomas Paine reflects what his thoughts were on this subject. He said "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intollerable one."
What kind of government did thomas Paine think the Americans need?
republican
Who believed the British government was exploiting American colonists?
Thomas Paine
Who believed that british government was exploiting American colonists?
Thomas Paine
