![]() ![]() ![]() Prosperity will be affected, even to the end of time’ – T. Played a central role in rallying public opinion, Convinced many who were unsure of the purpose of the warĨ ‘The sun never shined on a greater cause of worth, tis not the concern of a day, a year or an age. Bell, Third street Philadelphia Sold 500,000 copies in first year & 25 editions Precursor to the Declaration of Independence, which was written six months later.Ħ ‘How did Common Sense succeed in inspiring so much revolutionary feeling?’ħ Used forceful everyday language, influencing both Blue & white collar workers.to attack the idea that the British King should rule the American Colonies American independence would be a victory for humans everywhere Words convinced many Americans' that the cause of independence was a just one. ![]() Immigrated to America 1774 Involved in American political lifeģ “The bearer Mr Thomas Pain is very well recommended to me as an ingenious worthy young man.” -Benjamin Franklin.Ĥ “I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense,” Argued strongly for COMPLETE American Independence, Not just freedom from British TaxationĮnglish, 48 pages First Published anonymously JanuPrinted & sold by R. 2 Thomas Paine Born in Britain, JanuSelf taught ![]()
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