Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet made a clear case for independence and directly attack the political, economic, and ideological obstacles to achieving it.
Paine Relentlessly insisted that the British rule was responsible for nearly every problem in colonial society, and that 1770s crisis.
With its strong arguments against monarchy, Common Sense paved the way for
the Declaration of Independence more than any other single publication.
Thomas Paine’s pamphlet supposedly sold 500,000 copies in its first year of circulation. Because Paine was intent in pointing out an alternative to British rule, he donated any royalties from Common Sense to George Washington’s Continental Army. He intended to assist the oppressed colonists and a fair and worthwhile cause, the American Revolutionary War
To the American colonists, Paine’s straightforward and simply-written expressions made political ideas real to the people. He targeted the deeply felt sentiments of the colonists, presenting reasons for breaking free in a manner that they understood. Common Sense made the war for freedom an individual choice, which could be attained in a united manner by the colonists.
Link that gives summarization of the Common Sense Pamphlet.
At end of page via link will take one to online access to read the pamphlet.
If any are interested in the writings of the founding fathers there is a great resource you can find on amazon called "We the People: Documents and Writings of the Founding Fathers".
Inside you can find Common Sense, An American Crises, The Treaty of Paris, the complete Federalist Papers, The Declaration and Constitution, Washingtons inaugural address and his farewell address, plus much more. I give them as gifts and have probably bought 30 of them.
Calling Thomas Paine, one of our greatest Patriots, an English-American writer does his legacy a great disservice. Would you call Washington an English-American landowner? We are all well aware that these men had English roots, but they are all Americans.
COMMON SENSE PAMPHLET
Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet made a clear case for independence and directly attack the political, economic, and ideological obstacles to achieving it.
Paine Relentlessly insisted that the British rule was responsible for nearly every problem in colonial society, and that 1770s crisis.
With its strong arguments against monarchy, Common Sense paved the way for the Declaration of Independence more than any other single publication.
Thomas Paine’s pamphlet supposedly sold 500,000 copies in its first year of circulation. Because Paine was intent in pointing out an alternative to British rule, he donated any royalties from Common Sense to George Washington’s Continental Army. He intended to assist the oppressed colonists and a fair and worthwhile cause, the American Revolutionary War
To the American colonists, Paine’s straightforward and simply-written expressions made political ideas real to the people. He targeted the deeply felt sentiments of the colonists, presenting reasons for breaking free in a manner that they understood. Common Sense made the war for freedom an individual choice, which could be attained in a united manner by the colonists.
Link that gives summarization of the Common Sense Pamphlet.
At end of page via link will take one to online access to read the pamphlet.
https://totallyhistory.com/common-sense-pamphlet/
Washington had Paines "An American Crises" read to the troops before they crossed the Delaware that Christmas night.
If any are interested in the writings of the founding fathers there is a great resource you can find on amazon called "We the People: Documents and Writings of the Founding Fathers".
Inside you can find Common Sense, An American Crises, The Treaty of Paris, the complete Federalist Papers, The Declaration and Constitution, Washingtons inaugural address and his farewell address, plus much more. I give them as gifts and have probably bought 30 of them.
https://www.amazon.com/People-Documents-Writings-Founding-Fathers/dp/1492443905/ref=sr_1_1
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Thomas Paine was an extraordinary writer. The Age of Reason is a timeless classic.
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Calling Thomas Paine, one of our greatest Patriots, an English-American writer does his legacy a great disservice. Would you call Washington an English-American landowner? We are all well aware that these men had English roots, but they are all Americans.