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Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense." Motivating people to question the English Monarchy's right to rule, Paine had a major influence in causing the Revolutionary War.
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Why did Theodore Roosevelt call thomas Paine filty little atheist?
One reason might be that Paine had published a work in 1794 called "Age of Reason" in which he criticized the Bible and Christianity, dismissing both as false and calling Christianity fundamentally immoral.
In reality, Paine was neither little (he stood 5' 10"), nor was he an atheist. He was a deist, believing that God created nature and that was the end of God's contribution.
Did Thomas Paine write that government is best which governs least?
said it. Nor did Thomas Paine, another "Founding Father" who is sometimes wrongly credited with the quote.
Henry David Thoreau did use the line in "Civil Disobedience" (originally titled "Resistance to Civil Government") and its appearance in that famous essay probably popularized the saying in its best known form. However, Thoreau seemed to be making it clear that he was citing an existing motto.
He may have been paraphrasing the slogan coined by American journalist and editor John Louis O'Sullivan. In 1837, O'Sullivan wrote "The best government is that which governs least"
http://www.quotecounterquote.com/2010/06/that-government-is-best-which-governs.html
http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/government-best-which-governs-least-quotation
What award is given in memory of Thomas Paine?
The Thomas Paine Awards were instituted to recognize and reward individuals who through their efforts have helped to encourage and inspire freedom, justice and reasoned thinking, principles that Thomas Paine struggled to promote throughout his life and works.
The Thomas O. Paine Award for the Advancement of Human Exploration of Mars.
Did Thomas Paine want a compromise with Great Britain?
No he justed wanted Britan out of Americas hair
One of the things the Constitution guaranteed was the right to vote; so the people (united states citizens) could vote for who they wanted to run the government.
Why was Thomas Paine pamphlet common sense important?
Have you read this wonderful Document of American history? If not, you need too!
Common Sense has a powerful message for all of those who wanted, and still want, freedom from oppressors. Thomas Paine explains the value and price of freedom, a must read for every American and lover of Liberty.
What panhlet did thomas Paine argue that was wrong for the Britain to control the American colonies?
Common Sense
How did thomas paine contribute to the revolutionary cause?
•Inspired American troops to continue their battle for freedom with England
•Was on Washington army; he donated money to help the war ($500)
•Wanted to abolish slavery
•Wrote books to express his feelings; famous book Common Sense
•His books made changes
•Believed that all people should be free
Common Sense
Although Thomas Paine is associated with the likes of Thomas Jefferson, he was not affiliated with any American political party for he self-imposed his banishment to Great Britain. Great Britain banished him from their country because of his views and settled in France. In his later years, Thomas Jefferson offered him to come home which he accepted. He died several years later.
What obstacle did Thomas Paine have to overcome?
Thomas Paine overcame his last emotional barriers to his colonial independence.
Why did Thomas Paine gave his pamphlet the title common sense?
Because it was just common sense for the 13 colonies to fight for independence.
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What were Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson writing about?
well Tomas pain was a man that was not afraid to to speak his mind he wrote lots of articles and pamplets stating that he did not believe trhat the british should rule them.
What did Thomas Paine have to do with the declaration of independence?
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.
Why was the book Common Sense by Thomas Paine so important to the revolution?
It was important because it led the colonies (Pennsylvania and South Carolina) to seek independence and this led to the Revolutionary war.
How does Paine view the war happening in his lifetime?
he is glad America is at war so that he can display his leadership skills
Why did Thomas Paine write the Common Sense?
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense in 1776 to educate the general public and inspire them to claim their freedom. Because so many people were used to British rule, it was a paving stone in the path to embracing the new political system. He wanted readers to understand that as Americans they needed to relearn their patterns and continue to take responsibility for their decisions and activities in the building of a democracy. It was intentionally written in simpler language so that the often nearly illiterate population could find a way to interpret his meaning.
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Explain any 4 main no substitute for common sense?
Statistical methods are a no substitute for common sense.
