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Thomas Paine did not directly participate in the writing of the Declaration of Independence; however, his influential pamphlet "Common Sense," published in January 1776, played a crucial role in swaying public opinion toward independence from Britain. Paine's arguments for self-governance and the rejection of monarchical rule inspired many colonists and provided a philosophical foundation for the push for independence. His ideas helped create an environment that made the Declaration, drafted later that year, more palatable to the American public and the Continental Congress.

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How did Thomas Paine's Common Sense help Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Paine's publication of Common Sense called for a manifesto to be published explaining why the American Colonies were forced to break ties with Britain. That manifesto was later published and is known as the Declaration of Independence. While Thomas Jefferson is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence, there is some evidence that Paine contributed significantly to its writing.


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Thomas Paine proposed the Declaration of Independence.


Did Thomas Paine sight the Declaration of Independence?

No, he didn't


What document encourage the colonists to fight until they reached independence?

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", Thomas Paine's "The Crisis", Thomas Jefferson et. al. "Declaration of Independence. Take your pick.


What person did not want to sign the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Paine.


Who helped explain the reasons for independence by writing common sense?

Thomas Paine


How did Thomas Paine influence the declaration of independence?

he wanted to go skating


What encouraged the colonists to fight until they reached independence?

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", Thomas Paine's "The Crisis", Thomas Jefferson et. al. "Declaration of Independence. Take your pick.


What did thomas pain write to encourage the colonist to declare independence?

Thomas Paine wrote the Declaration of Independence to bring peace to the colonist.


How did Thomas Paine's Common Sense help lead to the Declaration of Independence?

Paine's powerful words convinced many Americans that it was time to declare independence


How did Thomas Paine Common Sense help lead the Declaration of Independence?

Paine's powerful words convinced many Americans that it was time to declare independence


Who helped the reason for independence by writing common sense?

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