The pamphlet convinced many colonial americans that independence was a good move.
Thomas Paine is credited with galvanizing the independent movement through his influential pamphlet, "Common Sense," published in 1776. In it, he eloquently argued for independence from British rule, presenting compelling reasons for self-governance and republicanism. His accessible writing style and persuasive arguments resonated with a wide audience, helping to shift public opinion toward the idea of independence. Paine's work inspired many colonists to support the revolutionary cause, making him a key figure in the movement for American independence.
Thomas Paine overcame his last emotional barriers to his colonial independence.
Thomas Paine proposed the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" and Thomas Paine's "The Crisis" papers. Both of these talked about independence: why the colonies should declare independence from Great Britain and how the colonists should go about becoming independent.
The pamphlet convinced many colonial americans that independence was a good move.
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", Thomas Paine's "The Crisis", Thomas Jefferson et. al. "Declaration of Independence. Take your pick.
Paine was a journalist and wrote the handbills "Common Sense." The pamphlet gave colonists a different view of the problems with the king. It made a case for economic freedom. This created a movement towards the independence that would come later.
Thomas Paine overcame his last emotional barriers to his colonial independence.
Thomas Paine proposed the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", Thomas Paine's "The Crisis", Thomas Jefferson et. al. "Declaration of Independence. Take your pick.
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Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" and Thomas Paine's "The Crisis" papers. Both of these talked about independence: why the colonies should declare independence from Great Britain and how the colonists should go about becoming independent.
Thomas Paine. The name of the pamphlet was "Common Sense."