"Common Sense," an influential pamphlet advocating for American independence from British rule, was published by Thomas Paine in January 1776. In it, Paine criticized monarchy and hereditary succession, particularly targeting King George III, and argued for the establishment of a democratic government. The pamphlet played a crucial role in swaying public opinion towards the cause of independence during the American Revolution.
Paine published Common Sense anonymously because of its treasonous content. Paine donated his royalties from Common Sense to George Washington's Continental Army.
In Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense", he argued that it was common sense that the children (colonists) would break away from the parents (England).
Common Sense
Common Sense
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine was published in 1776.
Paine published Common Sense anonymously because of its treasonous content. Paine donated his royalties from Common Sense to George Washington's Continental Army.
In Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense", he argued that it was common sense that the children (colonists) would break away from the parents (England).
Thomas Paine published Common Sense
Common Sense
Common Sense
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine was published in 1776.
Common Sense
Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine, was published in 1776.
Common Sense was originally published in 1776.
Thomas Paine published "common sense" in 1776 to stir up a feeling for independence among Americans.
It was published anonymously by Thomas Paine.
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