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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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What writing by Thomas Paine convinced thousands of American colonist to separate from Britain?

Common Sense was the writing where Thomas Paine convinced thousands of American colonists to separate from Britain.

How did Thomas Paine help the war effort?

He wrote 'Common Sense'
Thomas Paine help the war in a few different ways. The main way that he helped was by the ratification of the Articles of Confederation.

Was Thomas Paine a vegetarian?

There is no evidence that Thomas Paine was a vegetarian.

Was Thomas Paine the author of Common Sense?

Thomas Paine was the author of Common Sense and a few other famous pamphlets which decided the course of the American War Of Independence.

Why does Paine begin his argument for independence with an attack on the principal of monarchy and hereditary succession?

Thomas Paine targets a monarchial-style government because this type of government was most easily related to by the colonists, since they were attempting to gather support to revolt against one in the first place. By attacking the government style of their mother country, Great Britain, Paine hoped to convince those loyal to the British Crown to instead support the independence movement.

What is one strategy both Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine use in their works?

-The argument that the colonists have tried to peacefully plead with Britain.

-Figurative Language

What was the main idea of Thomas pained common sense?

To show people that they deserved independence. He wanted to show them that the colonists could beat the British.

Why did Thomas Paine write commons Sense?

to persuade the colonies to declare independance
To convince the American colonists to declare independence from Great Britain, then set up a democratic government.